BCS clears air on internal rift, maintain spiritual leadership

The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) has reiterated its divine leadership framework and responded to concerns about internal conflicts and corporate trusteeship during a recent press conference at its headquarters on 34 Ambo Street, Calabar, Cross River State.

Addressing Pressmen, Senator B. W. Degi, Secretary of General Affairs of the BCS, described the recent tensions within the religious group as a “family matter” fueled largely by personal interests and material ambitions.

“Despite the baseless contentions against the leadership position of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu by the breakaway group, His Kingship and Leadership remain incontrovertible.

“These divisions are not so abnormal, but they are not acceptable to us,” Degi said. “The struggle is driven by business interests, not spirituality. The spiritual leadership of the Brotherhood remains constant and divine—man cannot change it, not even the law.”

Degi minimized the impact of what he referred to as the “so-called breakaway” faction, declaring them a “minority” within the global BCS community.

“The rebellious activities of few members and blasphemy on social media space will not and can not affect the faith of the elects nor diminish the impact and harvest from evangelism and exponential expansion of BCS to all nooks and crannies of the world in fulfilment of the scriptures.

“You can attest to the fact that their foundation is shaking,” he told a cross-section of journalists in Calabar, challenging claims of legitimacy by asking, “Have you ever seen them organize something that attracts the attention of the world?”

He acknowledged ongoing legal issues surrounding trusteeship and organizational identity but clarified that these should not be conflated with spiritual authority.

“Nevertheless, as much as we do not intend to join issues with the breakaway group, it has become compelling for us to put the records straight and to correct the malicious and contemptuous remarks made on the divine Holy personality and image of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, The King of kings and Lord of lords, the Leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.

“The Leader of BCS remains His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, The King of kings and Lord of lords who was publicly anointed and crowned as the King of kings and Lord of lords 24 solid years ago by His Father, The Almighty Supreme Leader Olumba Olumba Obu to lead BCS. He is the Chairman of BCS Board of Trustees and Head of Administration, BCS Worldwide.

“The World Headquarters of BCS remains 34 Ambo Street, Calabar and BCS pilgrimage place or destination is the Holy City of Biakpan. The attempt by the breakaway handful of disloyal persons to change BCS Board of Trustees failed as they were unable to satisfy stipulated lawful requirements.

“The certificate issued erroneously to the breakaway group led by Victoria Clarke had since been withdrawn by CAC through a letter dated 26th February, 2025. Accordingly, the current status of BCS remains the Board of Trustees composed of Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu and 10 others as obtainable currently from the CAC official portal, he reaffirmed.

In condemning the violent outburst of the breakaway group on October 20, 2024, at the Nsikak Eduok Bethel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where they vandalized sacred spiritual items and verbally attacked BCS leadership, he encouraged the public to dismiss their claims and refrain from associating with them, as they may continue to misrepresent themselves as BCS trustees.

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