Nigerian Good Hope Centre 'owner' responds to Gayton's 'threats'

Nigerian Good Hope Centre 'owner' responds to Gayton's 'threats'

Nigerian pastor John Anosike has accused Gayton McKenzie of xenophobia and intimidation after the Minister and Patriotic Alliance leader voiced his disapproval of the former’s bid on Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre. Anosike, who heads up a church in Maitland, has also responded to critics, claiming his alleged acquisition is “lawful, transparent and fully documented”. Despite bragging about owning the rights, the City of Cape Town has yet to confir…

Nigerian Pastor John Anosike accuses Gayton McKenzie of xenophobia, South Africans divided

Nigerian pastor John Anosike has accused Gayton McKenzie of xenophobia and intimidation after the minister criticised the church’s bid for the Good Hope Centre.

Pastor clarifies Good Hope Centre purchase after fierce scrutiny

The sale of the Good Hope Centre sits at the centre of a spiralling public debate after an online municipal auction closed with a reported R135 million winning bid and a City audit was opened to verify bids and due process, reports Cape {town} Etc.  The pastor named as the successful bidder responded in a formal statement on 10 March, rejecting what he calls a coordinated campaign of misinformation. John Anosike said he has lived in South Afri…