The family of St. Moses Orimolade-Tunolase in Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State, has reaffirmed the renowned prophet singlehandedly founded the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church worldwide, dismissing claims that he co-founded it with anyone.
Addressing journalists on Saturday in Akure, Elder George Tunolase, who spoke on behalf of the family, said the late Orimolade-Tunolase established and registered the C&S Church in 1925 as its sole founder.
“There is misinformation that the Cherubim and Seraphim organisation worldwide was jointly founded by St. Moses Orimolade-Tunolase and another person. That information is incorrect. The founder and sole founder remains St. Moses Orimolade-Tunolase,” Elder Tunolase stated.
He recalled that ownership disputes over the church had once been subjected to legal proceedings, which were resolved in favour of the late prophet.
“There is a Supreme Court judgment on the matter of who owns the church. The apex court held that the founder of the Cherubim and Seraphim organisation worldwide is St. Moses Orimolade-Tunolase. We still have a copy of the judgment with us,” he added.
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Tunolase also explained that the late prophet hailed from a royal lineage, being a descendant of the Owa-Ale royal family of Ikare-Akoko through his father.
He clarified that contrary to public belief, it was Orimolade’s father-not his mother – who was from the Owa-Ale royal family.
“It’s not correct that the mother of late St. Moses Orimolade-Tunolase was from the Owa-Ale royal family of Ikare. His father was a prince of Owa-Ale of Ikare, which means the Tunolase family is part of the Owa-Ale royal lineage.
“The mother of St. Moses was from the Eleho family in Shakume Quarters, Ikare-Akoko,” he said.
He, however, noted that the unity of the C&S Church worldwide remains unshaken, adding that members and branches across the globe recently marked the church’s centenary in one accord.