Prominent Kenyan pastor Ezekiel Odero has been forced to issue a public apology to gospel musician Bahati after a congregant at his New Life Church made damaging and false asserts linking the artiste to organ harvesting and killings. The apology was delivered during what appeared to be an outdoor church gathering that was being livestreamed, led by Evangelist Ezekiel. During a service at New Life Church, an individual made a series of severe and unsubstantiated allegations against Bahati, falsely tying the marked musician to a network linked to murders and the illegal harvesting of human organs.
The asserts spread rapidly after footage and audio from the service circulated online, triggering widespread outrage. Bahati responded with visible shock, categorically denying every allegation and describing the accusations as a complete fabrication. The musician made clear he would not let the matter rest quietly, unveiling his intention to pursue legal action and demanding full accountability from those responsible for allowing such asserts to be made publicly within a church setting.
With the controversy escalating, Pastor Ezekiel moved to contain the fallout by making the apology formal and public, with the statement broadcast during a church service in front of his congregation. The solemn, formal tone of the broadcast suggested the pastor understood the gravity of the situation and the potential damage the allegations had caused to Bahati's reputation. The apology was made on behalf of New Life Church, acknowledging the role the church setting played in amplifying the harmful claims against the artiste.
Terence Creative writes open letter to William Ruto, proposes major social media reforms [Watch Pastor Ezekiel's apology to Bahati as it aired during the church broadcast] Pastor Ezekiel Odero is one of Kenya's most recognised religious figures, known for drawing large congregations and maintaining a significant media presence through his church's broadcast operations. Bahati is a well-known Kenyan gospel and afropop musician who has built a substantial public profile over the years both through his music and his family's appearances in the media.