The son of the late founder of Celestial Church of Christ, Prophet S.B.J. Oshoffa, Olatosho, has called on the government to tax clerics with “stupendous wealth”.
He, however, warned against extending the same measure to religious organisations, including churches, mosques, monasteries, among others.
Oshoffa said this at a briefing after a three-day revival with the theme “Let There Be Light” held in front of the palace of Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, in Ilesa, Osun State.
He said it is the duty of the government to ensure that funds are mobilised for development of the national economy.
Oshoffa maintained that government should not encourage any person hiding under the guise of religion to make money but refuses to support the nation’s growth.
The cleric said the Celestial Church of Christ’s emphasis was on salvation of souls not deceiving the congregation with sermons of prosperity.
He attributed the victory of the President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari to God, saying God’s eyes were not blind to the suffering of Nigerians.
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