JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ: Talon, E.M.F Renew Push for Unity in Celestial Church of Christ

A high-level summit meeting to revive the unification and peace process within the Celestial Church of Christ (C.C.C) was held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in France, bringing together His Excellency, Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Senate of the Republic of Benin, former President of the Republic and Facilitator of the CCC unification process, and His Eminence, Reverend Pastor Emmanuel Mobiyina Friday Oshoffa, Spiritual and Administrative Leader of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide.

The meeting, held at the Olympus Room of the Novotel, Charles de Gaulle Airport, was convened to advance dialogue, strengthen mutual understanding and renew efforts towards achieving lasting unity and peace within the Church.

President Talon was accompanied by a three-member delegation comprising the General Coordinator of CSMO, Venerable Superior Evangelist Bertin Bada; the Administrative Secretary to the Coordinator, Léonard Assogba; and Deo Gracias Zohoungbogbo.

Reverend Pastor Oshoffa was supported by prominent representatives of the Church in Europe, including Assistant Most Superior Evangelist Depri Wapo, Vice-President of CODIFRA (Coordination of Francophone Dioceses); Assistant Most Superior Evangelist Bola Olaleye, Head of the United Kingdom Diocese; Assistant Most Superior Evangelist Andrew Fadenipo, Head of the France Diocese; Venerable Superior Evangelist Kemi Ogunsan, Head of the Italy Diocese; Venerable Superior Evangelist Toro Shodimu, Head of the Ireland Diocese; Venerable Superior Evangelist Soyoye Adetokunbo, Head of the Belgium-Spain-Netherlands Diocese; and Venerable Superior Evangelist Ayo Osho, Chairman of the United Kingdom Governing Council.

Also present were members of the Pastor’s Cabinet, including Venerable Superior Evangelist Barthélémy Bitty, Francophone Director of Communications; Venerable Superior Evangelist Gouan Barthélémy, Director of Protocol; and Superior Evangelist Touré Israel, Senior Assistant to the Director of Protocol.

Discussions were described as frank, constructive and deeply rooted in a spirit of fraternity. Both parties addressed concerns and issues of common interest, with a shared determination to overcome differences and advance the long-standing quest for unity within the Church.

At the conclusion of the deliberations, both parties unanimously agreed to resume discussions and undertake the necessary actions towards the definitive restoration of unity and peace within the Celestial Church of Christ. The agreement represents a renewed commitment to dialogue, cooperation and reconciliation in pursuit of the Church’s collective interest.

The meeting concluded with prayers and a solemn declaration by Reverend Pastor E.M.F Oshoffa reaffirming the resumption of efforts towards the unification of the Church. He also offered special prayers for President Talon, asking God to grant him wisdom, strength and divine protection as he pursues his commitment to peace and unity.

Both parties expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the successful meeting and the atmosphere of harmony that prevailed throughout the discussions. The summit ended with warm embraces and resounding Alleluias, reflecting the renewed spirit of fellowship and hope for a united Celestial Church of Christ.

The parties reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the dialogue and pursuing the necessary steps towards achieving lasting peace and unity within the Church.

Done in Paris on October 17, 2026.

Signed:

Venerable Supreme Evangelist Bertin Bada
General Coordinator, CSMO
For His Excellency, Mr. Patrice Talon, Facilitator of the CCC Unification Process

Superior Evangelist Barthélémy Bitty
Director of Communications
For His Eminence, Reverend Pastor Emmanuel Mobiyina Friday Oshoffa, Spiritual and Administrative Leader of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide

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