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Takunda Gambiza
Herald Reporter
NIGERIAN evangelist Prophet Godstime Adah has dismissed recent controversy surrounding his visit to Zimbabwe, saying his mission is solely to preach the Gospel and minister to people through healing and deliverance.
The controversy involved a court application challenging the organisers of the crusade’s use of Prophet TB Joshua’s image on their promotional billboards in Harare and Gweru.
Speaking ahead of the healing and deliverance crusade in Harare, Prophet Adah said he chose Zimbabwe as one of the destinations for his African evangelism outreach because he believes the country is spiritually prepared to receive the Christian message.
He said the legal issues that have attracted public attention would not distract him from his mission of preaching repentance, holiness and salvation through Jesus Christ.
Prophet Adah said his mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Zimbabwe is one of the nations that God has placed on my heart because I believe it is ready for a spiritual awakening,” he said.
“I love Zimbabwe because Zimbabwe is for Jesus. We believe it is time for Zimbabwe to also have a touch.”
The founder of Roadmap to Jesus International Ministry described himself as a spiritual son of the late Nigerian televangelist Prophet T.B. Joshua, saying he received mentorship under the renowned preacher before establishing his own ministry.
Prophet Adah said displaying images of Prophet TB Joshua was an expression of loyalty to his mentor rather than an attempt to seek publicity.
He said he continues to maintain ties with The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) and its leader, Pastor Evelyn Joshua, despite now leading his own ministry.
Addressing allegations that had surrounded his visit, Prophet Adah insisted neither SCOAN nor Pastor Evelyn Joshua had any involvement in the matter.
He described claims linking the church to the dispute as misleading and intended to attract publicity by exploiting the global reputation of Prophet TB Joshua and SCOAN.
Prophet Adah said the legal challenge against him had been dismissed by the courts, adding that the ruling cleared his ministry to proceed with its programme in Zimbabwe.
“We have won the victory. The case has been struck off. SCOAN has nothing to do with this matter,” he said.
He added that his ministry was not interested in pursuing damages despite the court’s decision.
Looking ahead to the crusade, Prophet Adah urged Zimbabweans to attend, saying his message would focus on repentance, holiness and purity.
He said the preaching would be accompanied by healing, deliverance and prophecy, which he described as signs that follow genuine faith.
“The kingdom of God is not only in words, but in demonstration of power,” he said.
