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An Anglican priest has been found in bed with another
priest’s wife in Mutare.
Reverend Talent Makanga said he caught his wife in a
compromising position with Reverend Position Chikuruwo.
Rev Makanga has since written to Bishop Eric Ruwona in
which he requested the Bishop to intervene in the adultery case.
“On Friday June 7, 2019, an incident occurred around
midnight at our parish house where I and my cousin William witnessed Rev
Chikuruwo and my wife in a spare bedroom.
“Upon arrival we were astonished and disheartened with the
kind of night dress that my wife was putting on and Reverend (Chikuruwo) was
trying to put back his shirt. I failed to get a clear explanation and went to
bed. The following morning I informed my relatives and the Dean about the
issue.
“The family resolved that my wife needs sometime at her
home village. On 11 June, the DS and Ven Chikore, his wife and a neighbour came
to hear the story that had gone viral.
“The conclusion was that what the two did was not proper
and (they)were supposed to apologise of which they accepted,” wrote Rev
Makanga.
He went on and said the matter was troubling him. “Lord
Bishop this issue has devastated and traumatised me and I am confused.
“As a family we have done our part and (we) will follow the
procedures according to Shona culture. I just pray that as for my brother
priest it is up to the church to decide. As I have presented my facts before to
the DS and his delegation and they all agreed that the issue was very
sensitive. I am now leaving the issue to them. For me to discuss it further it
is quite disheartening,” he said.
During yesterday’s interview Rev Makanga confirmed that he
wrote the letter.
“I am the one who penned the letter chronicling what
happened. You should realise that there was a lot of pressure when this thing
happened about three weeks ago. The church leaders felt it would tarnish the
image of the church so we were gagged. This is the reason it came out the way it did in The Manica
Post.
“Right now I was told to go on leave pending investigations
of the matter. I detailed everything that happened in the letter to the Bishop
and I am surprised that the Bishop is saying he has not yet seen my letter. In
fact, when it happened, we actually went to the Officer Commanding Mutare
District Police office where my colleague apologised for what happened. I
forgave him and my wife during that meeting at Mutare Central Police
Station. However, after the incident, I
decided to separate with my wife,” he said.
When contacted for comment Bishop Ruwona said he heard
about the story and he duly advised the complainant to put in black and white
what had happened.
“When such things happen we institute investigations. When
I heard about the case I advised the complainant to write a report. I have not
received the letter (Rev Mukanga’s) you are talking about and it is surprising
how a letter that is said to be addressed to me is finding you first,” he said. Manica Post
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