Controversial Pastor Obadiah Musindo Faces Widespread Condemnation Over Fraud, Land Scams, and Abuse of Power

Harare — Reverend Obadiah Musindo, once hailed as a charismatic church leader and housing developer, is now at the center of a storm of public outrage, with community members, former partners, and church leaders across Zimbabwe accusing him of fraud, land scams, and repeated attempts to violently seize control of community projects.

Musindo, founder of Destiny for Africa Network (Danet), has built a reputation for promising affordable housing to low-income families and diaspora investors. Yet, his name has become synonymous with controversy, as multiple reports link him to fraudulent land deals, forged documents, and even violent takeover attempts.

In February 2026, Musindo allegedly hired four trucks of bouncers from Harare to forcibly evict Danet’s Manicaland leadership, Wilson Masokowere and Temba Sauramba, from their Mutare offices. The bouncers harassed residents updating land files, sparking outrage and prompting locals to mobilize in defense of their community projects. “Masokowere is going nowhere,” residents chanted, forcing the bouncers to flee back to Harare.

This was not an isolated incident. Musindo has faced accusations of forging company documents to siphon shares from Boltspeed Security Services, a Danet subsidiary, leading to fraud charges in 2022. He has also been accused of collecting upfront payments for “non-existent” residential stands, leaving hundreds of home-seekers out of pocket in Manicaland, Kadoma, Chinhoyi, and beyond.

Church leaders and residents have publicly labeled Musindo’s operations as “shady” and “deceptive,” warning others to avoid his schemes. “He is a conman who uses the church’s name to defraud vulnerable people,” said one local pastor, who asked not to be named for fear of retaliation. “He has brought shame to the clergy and to the name of God.”

Musindo’s alleged misconduct extends beyond financial fraud. In 2004, he was accused of multiple rapes by a former maid, a case that has haunted his reputation for years. While he continues to present himself as a visionary pastor-entrepreneur, promising thousands of housing stands for clergy and ordinary Zimbabweans, his track record tells a different story—one of broken promises, legal battles, and community betrayal.

Civil society groups and affected residents are calling for swift action from law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies. “We demand justice for all those he has swindled. Musindo must be held accountable for his actions,” said a representative from a local residents’ association.

As investigations continue and more victims come forward, the public condemnation of Obadiah Musindo grows louder. His story serves as a cautionary tale of how religious influence and development ambition can be manipulated for personal gain, leaving a trail of broken trust and shattered dreams.

_The public is urged to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious dealings involving Musindo or his organizations to the authorities._