A husband has taken a self-proclaimed prophet to court after he allegedly impregnated his wife.
The husband Nigel Furaijo says the prophet, Edson Chirimani, caused him a lot of pain when he impregnated his wife which resulted in a miscarriage.
The wife’s identity is not known.
Chirimani has denied the allegations and says Furaijo is seeking to get paid for hospital bills of the miscarriage. This has now reached the Harare Civil Court where a peace order has been granted against Furaijo.
Furaijo has gone public and accused the prophet of betrayal and shirking responsibilities.
He says his wife confessed to the affair and he feels deeply disrespected and betrayed. He wants Chirimani to take responsibility for his alleged actions and criticises the prophet for his alleged wrongdoing.
Furaijo said he should not be burdened with hospital bills for someone he accuses of having sex with her spiritual leader.
He said, “I want my money back because I can’t pay bills for someone who can have sex with her prophet.”
Chirimani denies any involvement with the woman and describes the allegations as false. He also says Furaijo has been harassing him with threatening messages and even visiting his residence.
Chirimani says Furaijo once sent him a picture of his wife to ask if he recognised her, a claim he quickly refuted by saying he helps many people and no one can doubth his reputation.
He said Furaijo’s aggressive behaviour has instilled fear for his personal safety and he is asking Furaijo to stop the threatening messages and unwanted visits.
The court case is ongoing with Furaijo demanding accountability and Chirimani maintaining his innocence and accusing Furaijo of misidentification and harassment.
This whole drama reflects the bigger issue of personal responsibility and accountability in controversial relationships.
Research has shown that public disputes involving public figures escalate quickly and affect not only those involved but the wider community (see credible sources on academic integrity).