By A Correspondent | Birmingham, UK — In an astonishing and eerie development, members of the ZAOGA Forward in Faith Church gathered in Birmingham on Saturday night claim they experienced an otherworldly visitation. Witnesses at the scene reportedly exclaimed, “We are seeing the man of God, (the late) Ezekiel Guti appearing to us right now, can you see him? Come now!”
The incident, which left attendees in shock, suggests that the spirit of the late Ezekiel Guti, their revered religious leader who passed away over a year ago, has made an appearance in the UK. Guti, who was known for his influence in the ZAOGA church and a distinct association with Emmerson Mnangagwa’s signature scarf, is now at the center of a bizarre and controversial claim.
Says one congregant in the video clip below-
”Amen. When Dr Laverne was singing, I started to pray. Suddenly, there was a thick presence of God and I started to pray. When I was praying I think I was almost on the floor; then I see Baba, he was running from this side; he was running and running from this side and he came back and again, he was running, and he went onto the stage. (video)the first clip alleging Ezekiel Guti has appeared
“When he’d come onto the stage, and when he was lifting his hands, I saw two angels standing besides Baba.
“Then suddenly there was now raining in this place, then some people they now, the way the rain was coming down, people were just raising their hands and people were just receiving.”
She continued:
“Now there were other people who were out standing. Now I think I saw pastor Kuneta, she was trying to lift me and I was now trying to tell her, no, also lift your hands, lift your hands, lift your hands, then later I saw other ladies coming running running, and receiving, and receiving and when the rain was coming like this- aaah, receive. But the others were just standing, did not receive, when the rain was coming down. But those who lifted up their hands they received, they received. SOB SOB SOB.”
Another said,
“As I was sitting there, and Doctor Laverne (Guti’s first born daughter from his 2nd wife, Eunah) said someone’s hands are burning now, I felt my hands were so much itching and there was that side sensation that I’ve never felt before, and when I walked forward there was so much heavy anointing; the smoke was; it was so thick and very clear… and then I heard the voice say, “receive, receive!””
Later, another woman came up to announce saying that people will henceforth begin to manifest spiritual capabilities evident that they’ve been with Ezekiel Guti right there in Birmingham.
The unnamed woman announced saying: “Amen. Just to confirm what the lady said… the one who finished and the one who talked about the anointing; it came to me that those who were willing they have received and they will do things which will show that they have been with Ezekiel”
The late Ezekiel Guti sitting at Mnangagwa’s high table- file pic
The unusual occurrence comes in direct conflict with biblical teachings upheld by the ZAOGA Forward in Faith movement, which traditionally adheres to the Bible’s stance on interactions with the dead. Scripture, notably in Ecclesiastes 9:5, states that “the dead know nothing,” while Deuteronomy 18:10-12 expressly forbids attempts to communicate with spirits or the dead. This reported sighting of Guti’s spirit therefore raises profound theological questions about the direction of the church’s beliefs.
Observers and religious scholars have expressed concern that such experiences not only border on spiritualism but also challenge the foundational Christian doctrine upheld by the ZAOGA church. While the church leadership has yet to issue an official statement regarding the Birmingham incident, members are already engaging in heated debate over whether this “appearance” was a divine visitation or a dangerous misstep into unsanctioned spiritual practices.
ZAOGA church teaches Emmerson Mnangagwa’s religion that claims that magic powers for long life come from corpse remains; The institution upholds that powers come from the skeletal remains of the deceased, and in recordings Guti explicitly stated that during his time in Asia Minor, specifically Ephesus, he visited the grave of John, the son of Zebedee where he stole three bone remains from the grave, smuggling them back to Zimbabwe, and placing them in a shrine where he prayed. Guti expressed his belief that these actions would grant him the power to live up to the age of 100. Throughout the sermon, he passionately proclaimed his determination to avoid death and continue proclaiming the works of the Lord.
“When I was in Asia minor, when I was in Ephesus, I went to the grave of John the son of Zebedee, and I took 3 stones from his grave, to put them in a cave in Bindura, that was the only man who died when he was 100 years, so. [SCREAMS SCREAMS]. https://youtube.com/watch?v=AwxxjcPUn28%3Ffeature%3Doembed
“I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord, Amen!
“I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord, Amen,” said Guti in the recorded sermon.
Defenders of the preacher have claimed that Guti’s corpse-power-ritual is in the Bible, but analyst Howard Nyoni told ZimEye the passage cited of Elisha’s bones purportedly giving life to a dead person, is just one of many totally personalised mythological diary notes that are not at all and will never be an instruction of Biblical scripture.
Critics have begun to question whether the church has placed undue emphasis on the late Guti, elevating his legacy above core Christian beliefs. This event, in the eyes of some, signals a shift from worshipping God and Jesus Christ to a seemingly unhealthy reverence for Guti, whose spirit is now being invoked in a manner akin to traditional ancestral worship.
For now, the community is left grappling with questions of faith, doctrine, and what role Ezekiel Guti’s legacy will continue to play in their religious practices moving forward