Self-proclaimed Malawian prophet Shepherd ‘Main 1’ Bushiri took to social media to indicate assist for controversial Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso after his acquittal in a high-profile case.
The controversial man of oath has been earlier than the courts for eight years, going through a string of fees that features cash laundering, fraud, tried rape and sexual assault.
BUSHIRI SUPPORTS PASTOR OMOTOSO AFTER HIS ACQUITTAL
Nevertheless, the Excessive Courtroom in Gqeberha, Jap Cape, acquitted the person of oath alongside co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zikiswa Sitho.
The presiding choose, Irma Schoeman, dominated that the state did not show the fees past an inexpensive doubt, ending the eight-year trial.
Proof introduced earlier than the courts was deemed inadequate, whereas the choose criticised the prosecution’s weak cross-examination.
A number of congregants and fellow prophets, together with Bushiri, have welcomed information of Omotoso’s acquittal. The self-proclaimed prophet expressed his assist for the pastor in a Fb put up.
“After eight lengthy, agonising years—years that felt like an infinite night time—Timothy Omotoso, a Nigerian-born televangelist, has been declared harmless,” he wrote on Fb.
Bushiri added, “The Excessive Courtroom of South Africa has acquitted him of all 32 fees, together with rape, sexual assault, cash laundering, human trafficking, and racketeering. Think about thirty-two!”
‘THAT IS WHY I REFUSE TO GO BACK’: SELF-PROCLAIMED PROPHET MAJOR 1
Nevertheless, he additionally likened Omotoso’s case to his woes and seemingly stated he ‘gained’t be returning to SA’ as a result of he is aware of what awaits.
“That’s the reason I refuse to return. That’s the reason I resist extradition to South Africa – as a result of I do know what waits for me there. A rigged sport. A predetermined destiny,” Bushiri stated.
“Final month, a courtroom in Malawi threw out ten fees in opposition to me – fraud, cash laundering, racketeering—which South Africa needs me to reply. I’m stunned nobody is speaking about this,” he stated.
Bushiri, who fled South Africa for Malawi, faces a string of fees which embrace rape, violating bail situations, and a number of other monetary and immigration violations.
Amid his courtroom woes, Bushiri and his spouse fled South Africa in 2020, leaving their fortune behind.
Nevertheless, he’s set to return to South Africa for trial after the Chief Resident Justice of the Peace Courtroom in Malawi ordered his extradition to South Africa.
Regardless of the order, Bushiri has made it recognized that he gained’t be returning to South Africa. Will the 2 governments convey the self-proclaimed prophet again for trial?
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