When Truth Becomes the Path to Revival: A Call to Repentance and Unity in Christ Apostolic Church

Published By OurNigeria News Magazzine On Jun 20, 2026

When Truth Becomes the Path to Revival: A Call to Repentance and Unity in Christ Apostolic Church

By Professor Ojo Emmanuel Ademola

In every generation, God raises a moment when truth must no longer be whispered but proclaimed; when history must no longer be bent but straightened; when repentance must no longer be postponed but embraced. For Christ Apostolic Church Nigeria and Overseas, that moment is now. The crisis that has lingered for decades is not merely an administrative matter, nor a clash of personalities, nor a contest of narratives. It is a spiritual wound, a historical fracture, and a divine summons to return to the ancient paths. As the Scripture declares in Jeremiah 6:16, “Stand in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.”

Rest has eluded us because truth has been avoided. Healing has delayed because repentance has been selective. Unity has remained fragile because history has been narrated through the lens of bias rather than the light of righteousness. But God, who sees all things, calls His Church to account. As Romans 14:12 reminds us, “So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.” No faction, no leader, no historian, and no commentator will escape this divine audit.

It is in this spirit that I must speak plainly. The crisis of CAC did not begin in 1990, nor was it birthed by a single event. It was the culmination of actions, decisions, and rebellions that had been gathering momentum long before the explosion. And the truth remains that the faction known as the General Executive Council (GEC) ignited a revolution that carried the full blood of God’s ministers in its hands. This is not a matter of opinion; it is a matter of record. It is not a weapon of accusation; it is a call to repentance. For until the GEC acknowledges its role, repentance cannot be complete, and unity cannot be authentic.

If you care to know, Pastor E. H. L. Olusheye, one of the most prominent figures of that era, publicly apologised for the role he played. He did not hide behind sentiment. He did not defend the indefensible. He made a public release and even swore an affidavit to that effect. That is what humility looks like. That is what repentance sounds like. That is what leadership requires. Every other GEC leader still alive must follow that same path. For Scripture declares in 1 Peter 4:17, “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God.” If judgment begins with us, then repentance must begin with those whose actions shaped the crisis.

Some have argued that no one can claim neutrality in this matter. That may be true in human weakness, but it is not an excuse for rewriting history. It is not a justification for bias. It is not a licence for selective memory. Truth does not bend to sentiment. Truth does not submit to factional loyalty. Truth stands alone, and truth stands eternal. As Proverbs 12:19 affirms, “The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.”

I speak not from hearsay but from lived experience. After all, I am an eye-witness to many of these events, and those who challenge this truth often do so from inherited narratives rather than direct knowledge. This is why humility is essential. When one is not an eye-witness, one must approach history with caution, not certainty; with inquiry, not accusation; with openness, not obstinacy.

The crisis of CAC is not merely a historical matter; it is a spiritual matter. It is not merely about who broke away; it is about who broke covenant. It is not merely about who left; it is about who left righteousness. It is not merely about who formed a faction; it is about who forsook the fear of God. For the unity of the Church is not built on shared buildings, shared certificates, or shared structures. It is built on shared obedience. Amos 3:3 asks, “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” Agreement is not possible where truth is denied. Unity is not possible where repentance is resisted.

The path to revival is the path of truth. The path to unity is the path of repentance. The path to restoration is the path of humility. The CAC crisis will not be healed by intellectual debates, historical arguments, or emotional appeals. It will be healed when every faction, every leader, and every commentator bows before the altar of truth and says, “Lord, we have sinned.” For Psalm 51:17 declares, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”

Let it be known that repentance is not weakness. Repentance is strength. Repentance is not defeat. Repentance is victory. Repentance is not humiliation. Repentance is elevation. When the prodigal son returned, he did not lose dignity; he regained destiny. When Nineveh repented, they did not lose honour; they gained mercy. When David repented, he did not lose kingship; he regained fellowship. So will it be for CAC if we embrace repentance.

The GEC must lead this repentance. Not because they are the only ones who erred, but because they played a central role in the revolution that tore the Church apart. Their repentance will open the door for others. Their humility will break the pride of factions. Their confession will release healing. Their apology will restore dignity. Their obedience will usher in revival.

But repentance must not stop with the GEC. Every faction must examine itself. Every leader must search his heart. Every commentator must weigh his words. Every historian must check his conscience. For revival is not a gift; revival is a response. Revival does not fall on the proud; revival falls on the humble. As 2 Chronicles 7:14 declares, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

CAC Nigeria and Overseas stands at a prophetic crossroads. We can continue the cycle of accusation, bitterness, and selective truth, or we can choose the path of repentance, unity, and revival. The future of our Church depends on the choice we make today. The next generation is watching. Heaven is watching. God is watching.

Let every leader, every faction, every historian, and every member hear the voice of the Spirit: “Return unto Me, and I will return unto you” (Malachi 3:7). Let us return to truth. Let us return to humility. Let us return to unity. Let us return to the fear of God. Let us return to the apostolic foundation upon which this Church was built.

For only then shall the glory return. Only then shall revival break forth. Only then shall unity be restored. Only then shall CAC rise again as a prophetic light to the nations.

May God grant us the courage to choose truth over sentiment, repentance over pride, and unity over division.