The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim has marked its 100th anniversary with a call to President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts in tackling insecurity, poverty, and corruption plaguing Nigeria.
Speaking during the commemorative gathering held in the founder’s ancestral home in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, the church’s Secretary, Apostle Iyiomo Oyetakin, implored national leaders to embrace policies rooted in justice and empathy.
“We are not political, but we are spiritual custodians. We pray for our leaders. Still, prayers must be complemented by actions that directly benefit the people,” Oyetakin told congregants.
He expressed grave concern over the socio-economic situation, calling for urgent reforms that prioritise the welfare of the nation’s most vulnerable. “Economic recovery must go hand in hand with compassion. Relief measures must not be symbolic—they must be felt at the grassroots,” he said.
The church also criticised the current militarised approach to security in Nigeria. “We believe that peace is achievable through dialogue and strategic, non-violent solutions. Prosperity and stability are intertwined,” Oyetakin added.
As part of the centennial celebration, the church reflected on the life and mission of its founder, Saint Moses Orimolade Tunolase, whose miraculous birth in 1879 was seen by followers as a divine signal of his spiritual calling.
Oyetakin urged breakaway factions of the church that have strayed from its core teachings to return to the original doctrines laid down by Orimolade. “The time has come for restoration—to rekindle the values upon which this sacred order was built,” he stated.
In his address, the Owa-Ale of Ikare-Akoko, Oba Adeleke Adegbite-Adedoyin, praised the church’s global reach and spiritual influence. “This land is the origin of Orimolade’s mission. You honour your roots by returning here. Continue to pray for Ikare and for Nigeria,” the monarch said.
The anniversary served not only as a celebration of spiritual heritage but also a moment of national introspection and a renewed call for collective healing.
