Local Community in High Tension
John Kelly Marah
FA land dispute involving the Acts of Zion Covenant Ministry has sparked tensions in a local community, with allegations of spiritual interference, broken agreements, and attempted land grabbing being traded between church leaders and some community members.
Pastor Sir Emmanuel, the regional overseer of the Axe of Zion Covenant Ministry, says his church has been occupying a piece of land for over four years, following what he describes as a legitimate agreement made in 2021. According to him, the church paid a sum of 10 million Leones to secure the property, with verbal and written assurances that documentation would follow.
“We moved there with peace. We made an agreement, and we started building. For four years, we’ve held services there. But suddenly, we’re being accused of grabbing land we paid for,” Pastor Emmanuel explained.
The situation took a spiritual turn when a woman associated with the land, believed to be Elizabeth Akabia, reportedly brought in a prophet who claimed that “juju” had been buried on the property. Following the prophet’s visit, the church was allegedly told to vacate the land and has faced increasing pressure from individuals within the community.
Attempts to resolve the matter through community dialogue and with the help of the police crime unit have so far not yielded a lasting solution. Pastor Emmanuel maintains that the ministry is being unfairly targeted, and that the dispute is being politicized and weaponized against his leadership.
Adding to the already complexity, private voice recordings between Pastor Emmanuel and individuals connected to the case have been circulated within the community, reportedly as a means to sway public opinion. “If there’s anything criminal in what I’ve said, let them bring it forward,” he stated.
The church leader says he has avoided confrontation to protect his congregation and maintain peace, but is calling on authorities to investigate the matter fairly and uphold justice. “I have faith in God and the law. All I ask is for truth and fairness to prevail.”
