Minister Chadzamira’s Sermon In Church Garment Sparks Mockery Online

Minister Chadzamira’s Sermon In Church Garment Sparks Mockery Online7 August 2025

Minister Chadzamira’s Sermon In Church Garment Sparks Mockery Online

By A Correspondent

MASVINGO – Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Ezra Chadzamira, has become the subject of widespread online mockery after delivering a sermon while dressed in full apostolic church regalia during a visit to Johane the 5th of Africa International Church Images and videos of the ZANU PF official donning a blue garment typically worn by African Indigenous Church leaders — and addressing congregants as if on a political crusade — quickly circulated across social media platforms, sparking a flood of satire, memes, and criticism Chadzamira used the opportunity to praise the ruling party’s relationship with apostolic churches and reinforce ZANU PF’s supposed commitment to development and unity “We want to work together with the church in promoting development

In agriculture, health, and unity, the church is helping us,” said Chadzamira “ZANU PF recognises the important role of African Indigenous Churches in transforming communities.”

But it wasn’t his words that got people talking — it was the outfit Critics accused the minister of blurring the line between church and state, turning sacred gatherings into campaign platforms Adding to the political flavour of the event, Archbishop Dr

Andby Makururu, founder of the Johane the 5th of Africa International Church, also showered praise on the Second Republic, crediting President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government for creating a conducive environment for apostolic sects to grow “We are grateful to the Second Republic for empowering freedom of religion Our church and many others have been able to expand because of that support,” Makururu said He urged his followers to work hand-in-hand with the government: “As a church, we must work together with the President Mnangagwa-led Government to achieve economic and social development.”

However, the minister’s theatrics did little to win over the online public, who questioned whether this was genuine outreach or political gimmickry ahead of 2028 elections

“Politics in a prophet’s gown won’t change the price of mealie-meal,” another user quipped While Chadzamira may have aimed to bridge politics and religion, it appears his choice of wardrobe stole the show — and not in the way he intended.

Source: ZimEye