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- Oct 30, 2009
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While no authority has come out clear to explain what caused the head of Glory of Christ Church Bishop Gwajima to collapse on Friday evening, one of his aides has said the religious leaders health status deteriorated right after police began questioning him about the source of his wealth.
On Friday afternoon Bishop Gwajima surrendered himself to Dar es salaam Special Police Zone Offices for questioning after he allegedly insulted Archbishop of Dar es Salaam Episcopacy Polycarp Cardinal Pengo while preaching in Dar es Salaam last Sunday.
Information from police sources that later came to be confirmed by Gwajimas aide said that Gwajimas health changed after police started questioning him about the property he possessed, including a newly acquired chopper.
The sources explained further that other issues the bishop was asked by police to explain during the interrogation was his relationship with some prominent politicians and bank accounts he possessed, including the source of money.
The interrogation with police started very well but when police began questioning him about his wealth is when his health status suddenly changed as he was sweating profusely, the police sources confided to the Guardian on Sundays sister paper-Nipashe.
Gwajimas aide identified as Pastor Yekonia Behanaze confirmed the information from police sources, saying questions about Gwajimas wealth were indeed asked by police. Pastor Behanaze complained about the manner in which police questioned his boss, saying it was inhumane.
You know most of the questions focus on Bishop Gwajimas wealth something we think was improper, he said.
Doctor Fortunatus Mazigo told The Guardian on Sunday that Bishop Gwajimas health was not stable, needing special care and treatment adding that it is too early to establish the cause of the sudden health changes.
The bishop was visited at the hospital by the Secretary General of Chadema Dr Wilbrod Slaa and Prof. Mwesiga Baregu
Dr Slaa said the doctor would continue examining him and giving him special treatment so that he can recover quickly adding that it was too early to say anything.
I wish him quick recovery as the doctor continues examining his condition for improvement he stated.
Police officers kept tight security outside the bishops room while other fellow church members continued visiting him.
Gwajima was interrogated for an audio and video clip that trenchantly criticised the Roman Catholic Church Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, Polycarp Cardinal Pengo.
Few hours later around 8pm during an interrogation, Gwajima health suddenly started to change and was rushed to Kilwa Road barracks hospital for examination.
Gwajima was later transferred to Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) for further check up where he didnt stay for long before being transferred to TMJ hospital.
Effort to reach Commander Kova for clarification on the reason for sudden Gwajima health changes didnt yield positive results.
Earlier, Commander Kova said the procedure for interrogation would go in accordance with the law and the suspect would be accorded all privileges he deserves, like having his close relatives with him, a close friend he trusts or personal advocate.
Before going into the interrogation room bishop Gwajima claimed that what he did was to reprimand the Cardinal for opposing the pronouncement of the Bishops Forum, in which case it was not an offence and that he was surprised by the police to call him to explain for something he did not do.
The controversial miracle worker who was being interrogated from 2.20 in the afternoon to well beyond 8.30 was accompanied by some of his followers, including advocate John Mallya.
Hundreds of his followers were gathered close to the police building, waiting for their leader to come out.
Church loyalist John Mwakipesile said they were there to support their spiritual leader as they believe he committed no offence.
We have vowed to camp outside until we see our Bishop come out safe and sound. We know this is a spiritual question so it cannot involve the government, the loyalist intoned.
SOURCE: GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY
On Friday afternoon Bishop Gwajima surrendered himself to Dar es salaam Special Police Zone Offices for questioning after he allegedly insulted Archbishop of Dar es Salaam Episcopacy Polycarp Cardinal Pengo while preaching in Dar es Salaam last Sunday.
Information from police sources that later came to be confirmed by Gwajimas aide said that Gwajimas health changed after police started questioning him about the property he possessed, including a newly acquired chopper.
The sources explained further that other issues the bishop was asked by police to explain during the interrogation was his relationship with some prominent politicians and bank accounts he possessed, including the source of money.
The interrogation with police started very well but when police began questioning him about his wealth is when his health status suddenly changed as he was sweating profusely, the police sources confided to the Guardian on Sundays sister paper-Nipashe.
Gwajimas aide identified as Pastor Yekonia Behanaze confirmed the information from police sources, saying questions about Gwajimas wealth were indeed asked by police. Pastor Behanaze complained about the manner in which police questioned his boss, saying it was inhumane.
You know most of the questions focus on Bishop Gwajimas wealth something we think was improper, he said.
Doctor Fortunatus Mazigo told The Guardian on Sunday that Bishop Gwajimas health was not stable, needing special care and treatment adding that it is too early to establish the cause of the sudden health changes.
The bishop was visited at the hospital by the Secretary General of Chadema Dr Wilbrod Slaa and Prof. Mwesiga Baregu
Dr Slaa said the doctor would continue examining him and giving him special treatment so that he can recover quickly adding that it was too early to say anything.
I wish him quick recovery as the doctor continues examining his condition for improvement he stated.
Police officers kept tight security outside the bishops room while other fellow church members continued visiting him.
Gwajima was interrogated for an audio and video clip that trenchantly criticised the Roman Catholic Church Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, Polycarp Cardinal Pengo.
Few hours later around 8pm during an interrogation, Gwajima health suddenly started to change and was rushed to Kilwa Road barracks hospital for examination.
Gwajima was later transferred to Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) for further check up where he didnt stay for long before being transferred to TMJ hospital.
Effort to reach Commander Kova for clarification on the reason for sudden Gwajima health changes didnt yield positive results.
Earlier, Commander Kova said the procedure for interrogation would go in accordance with the law and the suspect would be accorded all privileges he deserves, like having his close relatives with him, a close friend he trusts or personal advocate.
Before going into the interrogation room bishop Gwajima claimed that what he did was to reprimand the Cardinal for opposing the pronouncement of the Bishops Forum, in which case it was not an offence and that he was surprised by the police to call him to explain for something he did not do.
The controversial miracle worker who was being interrogated from 2.20 in the afternoon to well beyond 8.30 was accompanied by some of his followers, including advocate John Mallya.
Hundreds of his followers were gathered close to the police building, waiting for their leader to come out.
Church loyalist John Mwakipesile said they were there to support their spiritual leader as they believe he committed no offence.
We have vowed to camp outside until we see our Bishop come out safe and sound. We know this is a spiritual question so it cannot involve the government, the loyalist intoned.
SOURCE: GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY
