Churches reject Omotoso's plan

Municipality forced to cancel booking of hall.

- Eric Mthobeli Naki

Religious and traditional leaders in Buffalo City Metro municipality have rejected Nigerian televangelist, Tim Omotoso, who is planning a crusade in the city following his acquittal in a trial.

Omotoso booked the Orient Theatre in East London to conduct his seven-day crusade from last Sunday, but the municipality cancelled the booking of the hall due to apparent pressure from the local religious community.

This prompted Omotoso's lawyers to write to mayor Princess Faku to demand an explanation for the cancellation, which they said constituted a breach of contract.

The lawyers said this was an infringement on his freedom of speech and stated Omotoso was acquitted of all the charges.