PFN Denies Allegation of Restrictions in Preaching
Judex OKORO
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has denied the allegation of restricting anyone from preaching God's Gospel in any part of the world, including Nigeria.
Dr Sylvanus Ukafia, PFN national publicity secretary, in a statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Wednesday, said it has became necessary against claims by some quarters that some person's were being restricted from preaching outside the shore of the country.
"The PFN has become aware of public claims made by Rev. Isaac Omolehin, alleging that a church in Canada stopped him from preaching upon his arrival based on directives purportedly issued by the PFN.
"He further alleged that another church in Cape Town received the same directive but chose to disregard it.
"Additionally, he claimed that the PFN has instructed churches to deny him ministerial platforms both locally and internationally.
"The PFN wishes to state clearly and unequivocally as follows: PFN issued no such directives at no time in Canada, Cape Town, Nigeria, or anywhere else in the world.
"Whether formal or informal, PFN did not instruct any church or minister to stop Rev. Isaac Omolehin, or any other minister, from preaching the Gospel," he stated.
It stated that it foundational purpose and vision is to take the Gospel to the farthest and furthest ends of the earth and that silencing a preacher is not, and has never been part of it mandate.
While noting that the Omolehin may have been misinformed or misled, the body said in the interest of truth and fairness, he was welcome to provide proof of such pronouncement.
"We urge churches in Nigeria, Canada, Cape Town, and across the world to leep their pulpits open to sincere, well-intentioned ministers of the Gospel, promote unity in the Body of Christ, and continue advancing the message of salvation," it concluded.
