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Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), has refuted accusations of mistreating women, asserting that his single status has made him a target for romantic advances.
In a statement released by the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) on Wednesday, February 21, Quiboloy insisted that being unmarried has made him the subject of attention from multiple women.
“Ako po ay hindi nag-asawa. Ngayon ay inaakusahan ako ng napakaraming babae,” Quiboloy stated.
He alleged that when he declines their advances, these women allegedly retaliate by distorting the truth.
“Ito po ang kasalanan ko. Pinayaman ako ng Panginoong Diyos. Single ako, kaya pinag-aagawan ako. Pagkatapos na ako ay maghi-hindi, mapapahiya, ibabaliktad nila sa akin. Iyan ang tinatawag kong Potiphar’s wife syndrome,” Quiboloy explained.
Quiboloy also claimed that the women who have made allegations against him have been compensated.
“Hindi po ako nagsasalita nang ganito kasi mapapahiya ang mga babaeng ‘yan. Nag-aagawan sila. Mahirap mang sabihin, pinag-aagawan nila ako,” Quiboloy stated.
He continued, “[Sinabi nila] sa mga magulang [nila na] ‘Mayaman na tayo, Ma, kapag nangyari ito.’ Sabi ko, ‘Hindi mangyayari iyan.’ Dedicated ako e. Napahiya. Ngayon binayaran, at ngayon binabaliktad ang kanilang istorya.”
Additionally, Quiboloy asserted that he was compelled to speak out due to threats to his safety.
Senator Risa Hontiveros urged Quiboloy to refrain from portraying himself as a victim and encouraged him to cooperate with legal proceedings.
“‘Wag pong pa-victim. Ang hinihingi lang sa inyo ay humarap sa mga legal na proseso, kasama ang proseso ng Senate investigation,” Senator Hontiveros stated.
Quiboloy’s statements come in the wake of a subpoena issued by the Senate Committee on Women after he failed to appear at a Senate inquiry concerning allegations of misconduct within the KOJC.
The KOJC has been accused of various crimes, including human trafficking, rape, sexual abuse, and child abuse.
Several women have come forward during the hearing to share their experiences of alleged mistreatment by Quiboloy.
