An outcry has erupted against Pastor Peter Jezi of Ambassadors for Christ Ministries International after he abruptly ended his relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Joyce Baisai (28), whom he had previously pledged to marry.
Known as Pastor Ryan, the clergyman had been romantically involved with Joyce since 2021, but abruptly ended their relationship in January, accusing her of concealing details about her past.
Their tumultuous relationship was thrust into the spotlight when Joyce attempted to visit Pastor Ryan at his residence in Waterfalls.
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To Joyce’s dismay, she was denied entry and forced to spend three nights outside the gate without food or water.
Joyce asserts that she and Pastor Peter Jezi were engaged to be married and had been engaging in premarital intimacy since October 2021.
However, Pastor Ryan alleges that Joyce failed to disclose a traumatic event from her past, claiming she had been sexually assaulted by her uncle when she was younger.
Joyce vehemently denies these allegations, asserting that she remained a virgin until she met the pastor.
Feeling betrayed and used, Joyce recounts how Pastor Ryan had promised marriage, with plans for a customary marriage ceremony in December 2021, later postponed to January 2022, and then again to March.
Feeling suspicious of Pastor Ryan’s intentions, Joyce decided to confront him at his residence after days of avoiding her.
She expresses her disillusionment with the pastor’s behavior, emphasizing that she trusted him as her spiritual leader and partner.
Joyce’s sister, Saymore Baisai, who had previously loaned Pastor Ryan a car, has since reclaimed the vehicle.
In response to the situation, Pastor Peter Jezi has proposed to pay damages to the Baisai family and compensate Joyce for her time.
However, Pastor Ryan has distanced himself from Joyce, stating that he cannot associate with someone who hides significant aspects of their past.
Despite police intervention and attempts to resolve the matter amicably, tensions remain high between Pastor Ryan and Joyce.
When contacted for comment, Pastor Ryan redirected inquiries to Joyce, indicating a reluctance to engage further on the matter.
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