KINGDOM of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy has been ordered arrested by the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality for refusing to appear at the investigation into the alleged human trafficking and sexual abuses involving his religious group.
In a committee hearing on Tuesday, chairperson Senator Risa Hontiveros cited Quiboloy in contempt after the religious leader repeatedly ignored the subpoena issued by the Senate as he invoked his right to due process.
“Pursuant to Section 18 of the Rules of the Senate, as chair of the Committee, with the concurrence of one member here with me (Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III), I cite in contempt Apollo Carreon Quiboloy for his refusal to be sworn or to testify before this investigation. This committee requests the Senate President to order his arrest so that he may be brought to testify,” Hontiveros said.
“Madaling-madali na lang umiwas sa mga hearing ng Blue Ribbon sa mga tiwaling opisyal, sa mga imbestigasyon ng Public Order Committee sa mga sangkot sa mga krimen. Hindi po uubra ang ganitong mga excuse,” she said.
