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"Thou Shalt Not Lie": Prophet Mellontik Shredded by Public and Clergy Over "Parable" Excuse
Written By: Arron Nyamayaro & Social Desk | Published: October 16, 2026 | 5 min read
The dramatic U-turn by controversial religious figure Prophet Orasi Mellontik (Obey Tichafa Mukanhairi) has spectacularly backfired. After initially claiming that massive gold deposits lie exactly 15 metres beneath the National Sports Stadium, the prophet attempted to rebrand the dangerous assertion as a "misunderstood parable" following severe police warnings. Now, both the clergy and his own followers are accusing him of a blatant cover-up.
The fierce backlash highlights a growing national intolerance for religious leaders who use social media for dangerous clout-chasing. With the public heavily scrutinizing his official apology, tough questions are being asked about the specific, measurable details included in his original post—details that completely unravel his "metaphorical" defense.
A Desperate Spin
When Prophet Mukanhairi first posted that the National Sports Stadium and Warren Hills Cemetery sat on vast gold fields exactly 15 metres below the surface, he boldly challenged geologists to prove him wrong. However, after the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) threatened him with arrest for inciting illegal mining, the narrative abruptly shifted.
The "Parable" Plotholes
The official statement issued "from the office of Prophet Obey Tichafa Mukanhairi" notably failed to address the specific details of his original post, leaving gaping logical holes in his defense.
The Flaws in the Defense
Why did he choose the National Sports Stadium and a specific cemetery as a reference point for his so-called "metaphor," rather than speaking generally about the nation?
Why did he specifically claim the gold lies exactly "15 metres below the surface"? A national metaphor cannot logically apply to a specific, uniform depth across the entire country.
Why did he challenge literal geologists to "prove him wrong" if he was merely speaking in spiritual parables?
Did he make this specific claim knowing the government would never tear up the national stadium to prove him wrong, thereby protecting his "prophecy" from being physically debunked?
Condemnation from the Pulpit
The religious community has been equally unforgiving. Evangelist Chidziva publicly rebuked Mukanhairi, demanding he respect the Word of God and humble himself rather than issuing deceptive PR statements.
"In his apology, Prophet Mukanhairi had no reason to describe his claim as a parable unless he doesn’t yet know the meaning of a parable. It is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning... By so doing, Prophet Mukanhairi is expressing his remorse [for getting caught] instead of repenting from misleading the world."
— Evangelist Chidziva
The Followers Turn
Perhaps the most damaging blow to Mukanhairi’s credibility came from his own followers. The comment section of his apology post was flooded with users refusing to accept the "parable" excuse, mocking the sudden administrative tone of the retraction.
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