Solomon Buchi Condemns US Pastor's Polygamous Marriage

Solomon Buchi, a media personality and social commentator, reacted strongly against Prophet Israel Ford, a US-based clergyman, who married his second wife, Shakayla, and introduced her to his church congregation on October 25. Ford disclosed that he and Shakayla had been secretly married for three years.

His first wife, Lydia, welcomed Shakayla, calling her a "sister in marriage" and describing their household as "polygynous." Ford argued on social media that Christians who oppose polygamy contradict the Bible. In response, Buchi posted a video on October 26, referencing scripture to counter Ford's claims, specifically citing the epistles of Timothy, which state that church elders should be "married to only one wife." He criticized the congregation's enthusiastic applause for the announcement, labeling it "problematic." Buchi also addressed a broader trend in Pentecostalism, cautioning against prioritizing personal spiritual experiences over scripture and warning that the "touch not my anointed" argument should not silence legitimate criticism.