NEW: Latest AFM church factions feud spills into court

Nyore Madzianike

THE fight between feuding Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) church two splinter groups is far from over, as the two assemblies are at each other’s throat over the control of the Hillside Unlimited Grace Centre located in Msasa, Harare and two vehicles.

Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe led by Reverend Amon Dubie Madawo is embroiled in a ownership wrangle with Hillside Assembly pastor and Harare East Provincial Overseer Amon Nyika Chinyemba, of the group styled Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe.

The ownership wrangle has since spilled into the High Court where AFM in Zimbabwe is seeking Pastor Chinyemba and his followers to be barred from entering, accessing or in any other way taking possession or occupation of the church’s premises.

AFM in Zimbabwe also wants the court to order Pastor Chinyemba to return a Toyota Hilux (ACI8670) and a Toyota Coaster (ACJ 5356) to Rev Madawo’s faction.

In the High Court application before Justice Tawanda Chitapi, AFM in Zimbabwe cited AFM of Zimbabwe vice chairman Tungamirai Muzangaza, secretary Louis Zhoya, treasurer Edwin Nharire, board member, Clayton Choga and youth leader Tererai Muza as respondents.

The High Court is yet to set down the trial date for the matter.

The AFM disputes started in 2018 when the church experienced internal revolution and a split arising from disagreement over constitutional amendments.

Two factions emerged, the AFM in Zimbabwe then led by Rev Aspher Madziyire and another led by Rev Cossam Chiangwa.