Membership correction: KOJC has only 8K members not 8 million- DCPO

DAVAO CITY—- In a recent revelation, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) has come under scrutiny following discrepancies in reported membership numbers.

Davao City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan refuted the claim made by Apollo Quiboloy, KOJC’s leader, who boasted of having 8 million followers worldwide.

According to Marantan, the actual membership count stands at a mere 8,000 individuals, a stark contrast to Quiboloy’s inflated figures.

During a Senate hearing held on October 23, Quiboloy asserted his lofty claims of a vast global following, including affiliated members.

However, interviews among pastorals and former KOJC officials conducted by the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) uncovered a different reality regarding the organization’s true strength.

Marantan shed light on the recruitment practices within the KOJC, highlighting the prevalence of individuals from vulnerable or troubled backgrounds, often brought into the fold by their mothers seeking a Christian influence. These recruits were enticed with promises of education and spiritual guidance.

Furthermore, Marantan touched on the hierarchical structure within KOJC, distinguishing between ordinary miracle workers and pastoral candidates, the police chief emphasized..

The favored pastoral candidates enjoyed privileged treatment, including international travel and a lavish lifestyle, while others faced menial tasks and labor-intensive roles if they failed to meet Quiboloy’s standards.

Revealing a concerning aspect of the organization’s operations, Marantan disclosed that Quiboloy personally selected individuals for pastoral positions while directing many others to solicit funds on the streets.

Additionally, Quiboloy’s aspirations to amass a following through his teachings led him to set ambitious targets, drawing inspiration from historical figures like King Solomon of Israel who had 700 wives and 300 concubines.

Moreover, the revelation that Quiboloy leveraged his perceived influence for political ends, endorsing candidates during elections, raised eyebrows.

It was noted that in the 2010 elections, Quiboloy’s endorsement of Senator Manny Villar purportedly delivered a significant number of votes, though the discrepancy between the claimed 8 million followers and the actual voting results cast shadows of doubt over the true extent of KOJC’s influence.

Villar who owns a vast business empire garnered over 5.5 million votes.

This expose’ underscores the need for transparency and accountability within religious organizations, prompting a reevaluation of claims and practices propagated by leaders in positions of authority.