The Ondo State Chapter of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria has elected a new State Executive Council to pilot the affairs of the church for the next three years, with the immediate past State Chairman, Primate Dr. Eri Ademisokun Turton-Onibode, and the General Secretary, Special Apostle/Prophet/PRO J.O. Ogundele, securing a second term in office.

The election, held in Akure, the Ondo State capital, was conducted and supervised by the National Executive Council (NEC) of the church, led by its Chairman, His Grace, Most Rev. (Dr.) S.A.O. Adeoye, alongside the Secretary-General, Senior Apostle Tayo Ajose, and other national officers.

The exercise took place at the State Secretariat of the Unification Church, Success Gate C&S Christ Church International Incorporated, Primate Ade Ademisokun Turton (Onibode) Street, Akure, with delegates from the 18 local government areas of the state participating in the voting process.

Other elected officers include Supt. Apostle Oluwasina Adeniran (Vice Chairman, Central), Special Apostle E.S. Balogun (Vice Chairman, North), Rev. Apostle Kayode Mafia (Vice Chairman, South), Rev. Canon Bolarinwa Olaopa (Assistant Secretary I), Mother-in-Israel Deborah Omotoso (Assistant Secretary II), Captain Mother Christiana Ogunfeyimi (Treasurer), Primate Oluwasina Olagundoye (Financial Secretary), Special Apostle Afolabi Ogunleye (Assistant Financial Secretary), Pastor Olakunle Martins (Chief Public Relations Officer), Deacon Tope Fayehun (Public Relations Officer), Mother-in-Israel Margaret Ilesanmi (Chief Welfare Officer), Prophet Oluwamayiwa Omojesu (Welfare Officer II), Bishop Samson Akintomide (Auditor I), Prophet Ruth Adeniyi (Chief Whip), Apostle Ogunleye Ilugbenga (Organising Secretary I), and Prophet Timothy Atolagbe (Organising Secretary II).

Addressing delegates after the election, NEC Chairman, Most Rev. (Dr.) Adeoye, commended the outgoing executive for what he described as remarkable achievements during its first tenure.

He said the National Executive Council had closely monitored the developmental strides recorded by the Ondo State chapter and expressed satisfaction with the leadership's commitment to the growth of the church.

"The little time the leadership has spent in office has produced visible results. We at the National Headquarters are pleased with the progress recorded and urge the newly elected executive to sustain the momentum and pursue greater development of the Unification in Ondo State," he said.

In his acceptance speech, the re-elected State Chairman, Primate Dr. Eri Ademisokun Turton-Onibode, appreciated members for renewing their confidence in his leadership and pledged to consolidate on the achievements of his first tenure.

According to him, before the present administration assumed office, the Ondo State chapter lacked both physical and spiritual visibility, owed the national body six years of outstanding dues, and had limited participation in national activities.

He explained that the administration immediately embarked on statewide tours across the 18 local government areas, visited constituent churches, established the State Council of Elders, inaugurated various organs and wings of the church, and strengthened the organisational structure of the state chapter.

Turton-Onibode disclosed that the Women Wing was inaugurated in January 2024, while outstanding debts owed by the women body to the national headquarters were fully settled.

He added that 12 out of the 18 local government chapters had so far been inaugurated, while a broad-based youth executive was also inaugurated after resolving internal challenges through the intervention of the national leadership.

The chairman further noted that the state's Brigade had been successfully reconciled with the executive council, leading to Ondo State's active participation in the recent national elections after nearly a decade of inactivity and indebtedness.

He also highlighted ongoing efforts to sanitise the Council of Prophetesses through proper enumeration of genuine prophets and prophetesses, stressing that the leadership remained committed to protecting the integrity of the church by discouraging practices inconsistent with its doctrine.

According to him, aggressive evangelism through radio, television and social media has significantly enhanced the visibility of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church in Ondo State, resulting in increased participation of constituent church entities and recognition by the Ondo State Government.

He said the chapter also successfully organised the church's centenary celebration, undertook spiritual visits to significant historical sites associated with the church's founding fathers, upgraded the state chapter to Grade A status, established an official bank account, and secured the formal designation of the Success Gate Secretariat in Akure as the official headquarters of the Ondo State Chapter.

Turton-Onibode further revealed that the administration cleared all outstanding local and national financial obligations inherited from previous administrations, including debts owed by the state chapter, the Good Women Congress, and the Militia Brigade.

He disclosed that the chapter currently maintains a credit balance of over ₦4.3 million, describing the achievement as evidence of prudent financial management.

He assured members that the newly inaugurated executive would continue to strengthen unity, promote evangelism, deepen accountability, and pursue initiatives that would further advance the mission and growth of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church in Ondo State