Bushiri appearing in court today, calls for calm

Enlightened Christian Gathering Church Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and Prophetess Mary Bushiri are today appearing in court on fraud and Money laundering charges.

Thousands from different parts of the world have gathered outside court premises to stand in solidarity with the couple.

On Thursday, Bushiri released a statement calling upon his followers and church members to remain calm.

“I would like to appeal to all those that will be standing with us tomorrow at the court to maintain calm and peace as all procedures will be taking place,” Bushiri said.

“In the same manner, I would also like to extend many thanks to those that have been sending messages of solidarity though the hashtag #IstandWithMajor1. May the good Lord, with all His abundant blessings and supply, bless you and increase you accordingly, in Jesus mighty name,” he added.

The charismatic couple, who head the church with thousands of members, face charges of money-laundering, fraud and contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (Poca).

Their trial was postponed in August for the state and defence to submit representations.