LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Founder of the SolutionFamily Church, SFC Worldwide, Dr Christian Shola, has publicly declared that the ministry’s official bank account has remained untouched since its inception in 2014, challenging members and the public to independently verify the claim with Zenith Bank.
Speaking in a brief interview with The Punch, the cleric and Pan-African economic advocate stated unequivocally that no withdrawals have been made from the church’s account since it was opened.
“SFC Church account has not recorded any withdrawal since inception. The funds there run into millions. Members can go and verify themselves,” he said, describing the move as part of his commitment to transparency and stewardship.
From Eight Worshippers in Kano to a Global Ministry
SFC Church began on June 1, 2014, at No. 26 Burma Road, Roselle Academy, Sabon-Gari, Kano State, with just eight attendees, including Pastor Isaac Dako and gospel singer Bamidele. Over a decade later, the ministry has grown into a global movement with its headquarters now situated in Lagos, Nigeria.
Observers say the founder’s latest declaration is aimed at setting the record straight amid public scrutiny often faced by religious institutions regarding financial accountability.
Leadership Transition and His Royal Ascension
In a significant development, Dr Christian Shola also revealed plans to name the next General Overseer of SFC Church “very soon,” as he prepares to step down from active pastoral leadership.
The transition, he explained, aligns with his intention to ascend the ancient throne of his forefathers as the Atse-Oritsé of the Omatsola Royal House, Ile Atsemudiara, Igbogidi in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.
Clarifying misconceptions surrounding the traditional stool, Dr Christian Shola emphasized that the title “Atse-Oritsé” represents devotion to the Supreme God alone and not orishá (the deities), an Atsé has no business with orishá, that's the job of the ooni orishá and the others, Atsé is a sacred throne consecrated on for the Oritsé, Eledumaré, the one Supreme God. Traditional have it that it is forbidden