A Chitungwiza-based prophet has divided his congregants after dumping his wife for a younger woman from his church.

Ezekiel Masiyandima, 44, of Ebenezer Prophetic Ministries, dumped his wife of 18 years, Portia Chiwanga, 38, for his 21-year-old congregant, Melania Madamombe.

A number of church members are reportedly unhappy and boycotted services in protest over their leader’s move.

Masiyandima confirmed to H-Metro that he had married Melania because Portia had been accusing him of witchcraft for some time.

He also accused Portia of taking presents from church to use for her private business.

“It’s true that I have separated with Portia because she has been accusing me of using juju.

“Arikunditi ndakaromba zvichitevera rufu rwevana vedu nenzira yaasina kunzwisisa.

“She would attack me for my visits to Nigeria to see Prophet TB Joshua and also my last visit to see TB Joshua’s wife,” the Prophet said.

Meanwhile, hi ex wife was not available for comment.