Liberia: Church of Philadelphia expresses deep concern over rape allegations

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The Philadelphia Church Ministries International Inc. (“PCMI”) expresses deep concern and disappointment at the news of the alleged rape of a young woman by one of its senior ministers, Apostle D. Franklin Snorton.

The Church says the news of the alleged rape, whether true or not, is disturbing because the rape is not Christian and represents a betrayal of the trust placed in a man of God to care for the children of God entrusted to him to uplift and teach in the ways of the Lord.

The Church says, as a Christian body, that it does not condone any act of violence against women / girls, children and humanity as a whole.

Sexual abuse is in no way tolerated by the Church. These allegations are very serious and deeply disturbing.

The Church is therefore demanding and would support a thorough and complete investigation in accordance with due process.

Apostle D. Franklin Snorton is the senior pastor of the Philadelphia Church in Kakata City, Margibi County.

According to the church, he served as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ for over thirty (30) years with the ministries of the Church of Philadelphia and remained in good standing until “the allegation of alleged rape” .

In addition, the Church has stated that while it considers a swift and impartial trial as a cardinal, it is also concerned for the well-being of the alleged victim and prays for her and her family, as well as for the family of the alleged perpetrator.

The Church says that since the case was reported, the PCMI considered it a very serious allegation and launched an internal investigation which is still ongoing. At the same time, he cooperated and supported the ongoing investigation by law enforcement.

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Church leadership further believes that as a law-abiding Christian institution in Liberia, it respects the rule of law and prays that this issue be dealt with expeditiously through the legal process so that ‘due process can be done and justice prevails.

He added that while the matter is not resolved, he encourages all churches in Philadelphia to continue to support Apostle Snorton and the family of the alleged victim in their prayers while this matter is brought to the fore. investigation.

The Church further noted that as a reputable Christian ministry, and contrary to speculation abounding on social media and in other circles, it wishes to pursue only the legitimate, appropriate and legal means to resolve this matter for the present. and the future.

Further, the Church also added that it has made no attempt and will not make any attempt to remove this issue from the courtroom as it remains resolute and adheres to the rule of law. The church continues to pray that a speedy, fair and transparent trial will lead to the right outcome and that justice will be served.

What happened ?

Apostle D. Franklin Snorton is being held for allegedly raping a 21-year-old pregnant woman.

The act reportedly happened recently in the county when the woman, who is said to be a neighbor of the accused, went to the pastor’s residence to pay an electricity bill.

According to the victim, Apostle Snorton locked her in his house in the community of Mandingo neighborhood, Kakata, and threatened to kill her with a knife if she refused to allow him to have sex with her.

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