JUST IN: C & S Movement Church Appoints Elder Gabriel Kassim Acting Baba Aladura

The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide (Ayo Ni O) has appointed Most Senior Special Apostle Pastor Gabriel O. Kassim as the Acting Spiritual Father of the church.

A statement signed by the church’s Conference Secretary-General, Snr. Sp. Ap. Prophet (Dr.) Anthony Olusesan Samaye on Thursday stated that the appointment takes immediate effect.

The decision was reached at an extraordinary meeting of the church’s Board of Trustees held on Thursday at His Grace Vicarage, Galilee.

The statement said the appointment was made to ensure continuity in the church’s spiritual leadership and administration.

Elder Kassim currently serves as the Chairman of the New York District in the United States.

The statement read, “The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide (Ayo Ni O) Board of Trustees, at its Extraordinary Meeting held today, 20 August 2026, at His Grace Vicarage, Galilee, has appointed Most Senior Special Apostle Pastor Gabriel O. Kassim as the Acting Spiritual Father of the Church, with immediate effect.”

“Most Senior Special Apostle Pastor Gabriel O. Kassim, who currently serves as the Chairman of New York District, is a respected and dedicated servant of God whose wealth of experience, commitment and service to the Church will be invaluable in this new capacity.”

The church urged its members to support Kassim as he assumes the new responsibility.

The church also appealed to members to remain united and prayerful, expressing confidence in the continued fulfilment of its spiritual mandate.

“We therefore enjoin all members of the Church to accord him the necessary support, cooperation and respect as he assumes this important responsibility,” the statement said.

“We trust that, with our collective prayers, support and continued submission to the will of God, the Church will remain united and steadfast in the fulfilment of its divine mandate,” the statement added.

The statement concluded with a prayer for divine guidance and strength for the church and its leaders.