SCANDAL: Bishop Borokini, Wife Accused of Financial Misconduct and abuse of office. By Dally Iyamu

SCANDAL: Bishop Borokini, Wife Accused of Financial Misconduct and abuse of office

The Most Rev’d Simeon Oluwole Borokini, Archbishop of the Akure Diocese, Anglican Communion, and his wife, Princess Christianah Adetunbi Borokini, have come under intense scrutiny following a sweeping petition accusing them of administrative failure, financial misconduct, and abuse of office.

In the petition dated March 28, 2026, addressed to the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, the representatives of the 19 Archdeaconries and the Cathedral alleged that Archbishop Borokini “has failed to effectively manage the affairs of the Diocese,” while his wife has “taken over and dictated the administrative and spiritual direction of the church.”

The petition, also copied to the EFCC, DSS, and the Commissioner of Police, details a wide range of allegations spanning school administration, diocesan finances, asset sales, and governance.

Wife Allegedly Takes Control of Administration

Central to the allegations is the role of Mrs. Borokini, who was appointed Principal of St. Mathias Secondary School in 2021. The petitioners described the appointment as irregular, claiming it gave her “undue control over the administrative and financial environment” of both St. Mathias Secondary School and Bishop Falope Nursery and Primary School.

They noted a sharp decline in the school’s fortunes, stating, “Enrollment at St. Mathias dropped from 602 in 2021 to 62 students in 2025.”

The petition further alleged that she bypassed established procedures by appointing new account signatories. “Revd. Sola Oladimeji and Mrs. Bukola Fasakin were unilaterally made signatories to school accounts, disregarding laid-down protocols,” the petition stated.

Financial Misconduct Allegations

The petition accused Mrs. Borokini of serious financial improprieties, including the diversion of diocesan funds into personal accounts.

“She has received and paid diocesan funds into her personal account… and has been the sole signatory to various accounts, contrary to established norms,” the petitioners alleged.

They listed several instances of alleged misappropriation, including funds meant for WAEC fees, renovation of St. Mathias Chapel, the Entrepreneurship Block, and school activities.

Citing a specific example, the petition stated: “Parents of Bishop Falope Nursery and Primary School were made to pay ₦8,500 for inter-house sports, only to be informed less than 24 hours before the event that it had been cancelled, with no refunds made.”

The petition also alleged that Mrs. Borokini allowed her daughter, Oluwatosin Borokini-Ojo, to access funds improperly and continue receiving salaries from the school despite being a civil servant.

Unaccounted Revenues and Donations

The petitioners claimed that multiple revenue sources were not accounted for, including proceeds from oil palm operations, timber sales, school facilities, and retreat houses.

They specifically referenced “₦50 million from the NDDC for widows” and “₦20 million donated by St. David’s Cathedral Akure and St. Michael’s Ilara-Mokin in 2023 and 2024,” stating these funds require full accountability.

Multiple Accounts and Financial Irregularities

The petition outlined several official school and women organisation accounts, but raised alarm over what it described as “suspicious new accounts opened and operated at will” by Mrs. Borokini.

It also listed personal accounts allegedly used in transactions, including those belonging to Mrs. Borokini and her daughter.

Alleged Illegal Sale of Land and Assets

The petition accused Mrs. Borokini of involvement in unauthorized sale of diocesan assets, including land belonging to St. Mathias Secondary School.

According to the petition, diocesan legal officers investigated the matter and “found Mrs. C.A. Borokini liable,” but no action has been taken, which the petitioners described as “suggestive of undue pressure because it involved the Bishop’s wife.”

They also alleged that some of the Archbishop’s children have taken over commercial properties belonging to women organisations “without payment of any fees.”

Other assets reportedly sold without authorization include four plots of land behind Fiwasaye Grammar School and vehicles such as a water truck, a green bus, and a Hilux.

Retirement Controversy

Archbishop Borokini himself was accused of financial recklessness regarding his retirement arrangements.

The petition stated that he set up a send-forth committee nine years before retirement but “unilaterally purchased a duplex in Alagbaka and only informed the committee after payment had been made.”

The petitioners contrasted this with the modest homes of previous bishops and alleged that “over ₦200 million of diocesan funds” had been spent on the Archbishop’s residence.

“Will it not shock any right-thinking person that Borokini has expended over ₦200 million of diocesan funds on his personal residence?” they asked.

They also alleged that he failed to complete the retirement home of his predecessor, Rt. Rev. Ipinmoye.

Disregard for Primate’s Directive

The petition further accused Archbishop Borokini of ignoring the Primate’s call for peace following a 2025 crisis involving the attempted removal of the Cathedral Dean.

Instead, the Archbishop allegedly removed several officials perceived to have supported the Dean.

“Mr. Tope Fatuase, Prof. Muyiwa Adegbenro, and Chief Mrs. Kemi Adaramola were removed from their positions,” the petition stated.

Demands and Call for Action

The petitioners made several demands, including the immediate suspension of Archbishop Borokini’s retirement activities and a halt to the construction of his retirement home.

They also called for Mrs. Borokini to be “relieved of her duties,” suspended from handling diocesan assets, and made to “account for all funds and assets since 2014.”

They further demanded that she refund all allegedly misappropriated funds and account for missing school equipment before her planned travel abroad in July 2026.

Other demands include the recovery of diocesan assets, suspension of women organisations under her leadership, and the establishment of an independent investigative panel involving ICAN and the NBA.

“Silence Is No Longer Acceptable”

The petitioners urged the Primate to act decisively, warning that the situation has eroded trust within the Diocese.

“Public office is a responsibility, not a privilege shrouded in secrecy. The time to speak is now. Silence is no longer acceptable,” they stated.

As of the time of filing this report, Archbishop Borokini and his wife have not responded to the allegations.