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Church leaders have been called upon to ensure freewill giving.

Members of the Truth House, a group of Christians within the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC), are demanding accountability and transparency from the church’s new leadership. During a press conference in Douala on Saturday, September 13, 2025, a delegation of eight members expressed their concerns about the poor management they say is hindering constructive growth of the church since the election of Moderator, Rev. Miki Hans Abia, nine months ago.The meeting was aimed at redefining the practice of harvest thanks giving in Presbyterian churches and other concerns surrounding the current system of church levies and financial pressures on congregants. The gathering highlighted the need for a return to genuine thanksgiving and voluntary contributions, rather than enforced financial obligations.

The meeting which included prominent figures like Barrister Ntumfor Nico Halle,chief Ada Kese,Ms.Njume Irene,Mr.Bichare Edward,Mr.Labah Polycarp,Mr.Patrick Nkweti and Dr. Helen Manka, focused on a number of key issues.However,according to Mr. Victor Epie Ngome, the leader of the movement, Rev. Miki Hans Abia has been unable to effectively perform his duties. Ngome described the moderator as being a leader whose “wings are more or less clipped,” operating in the shadow of people who have supposedly left their positions. He argued that the moderator, who leads a church of over two million members, has not yet assumed the full powers granted to him by the church’s constitution..

This has resulted in what Ngome called widespread “grumbling” and unhappiness among church members. As an example, he cited the transfer of a pastor, Reverend Fonki, who has not yet taken up his new post, with no action taken by the new administration. The group believes that the church’s leadership has prioritized material concerns over spiritual ones, a legacy they say was carried over from the previous administration.

The movement also raised serious questions about the church’s financial practices. Dr. Helen Manka, a member of the movement, accused the PCC of operating like a “money-making business.” She criticized the church for levying mandatory contributions from members, even those who are poor, without providing transparency or accountability.Manka highlighted the practice of multiple offerings and levies, which she says places a heavy financial burden on members. The group is calling for a halt to these practices until the church can demonstrate how the money is being used. She also pointed out that the church seems to have abandoned its mission to care for the poor and needy, as evidenced by the lack of support for members in need of medical care or educational assistance.Despite their public criticism, the Truth House Movement maintains that its goal is to “stabilize” the church, not to destabilize it. Both Mr. Ngome and Dr. Manka confirmed that they have made repeated attempts to meet with Rev. Miki Hans Abia and his team. They have written letters and sought an audience, but they say their requests have been met with silence.Nevertheless,according to Barrister Ntumfor Nico Halle, the enemies of the church are not the Truth House members, but those who “have ruined the constitution of the church” and are plundering its resources for their own interests. The movement believes its purpose is to restore sanity and justice to the body of Christ and ensure the church’s leadership is held accountable to its members.

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