Church president accused of personalizing church

The president of the AFM in Zimbabwe, Reverend Ashper Madziyire, has been accused of "personalising" the church and coercing congregants to make financial donations towards his up-keep.

In papers filed at the High Court on April 13, 2015,

8 pastors, 2 elders and 2 deacons challenged Rev Madziyire's re-election on January 31, 2015, saying he manipulated the church constitution to extend his 12-year stint at the helm.

AFM secretary-general Rev Amon Madawo last week said: "The matter is before the courts and we haven't been served with the papers, so I can't comment."

The AFM church has been embroiled in a leadership wrangle following elections in January with some disgruntled church members alleging that due process was not followed.