Liberian exorcist reveals weapon against deadly virus – uses soft drink instead of wine

Liberia – Like many of Liberia’s self-styled bishops, Edward Adjei has long believed in the power of divine intervention. He claims in the past to have received direct revelations from God, and at his “Christ Incorporated” church, worshippers flock every Sunday for his “soul winning” sessions.

Now, though, he is embarked on what would amount to his biggest miracle of all – persuading Liberia’s government to show faith in his bizarre plan to rid the country of Ebola.

The deadly virus may have no cure known to medical science, but he says it can be seen off with the help of a three-day prayer session, an exorcism of the presidential palace – and several bottles of Vimto.

Rather than using communion wine as the blood of Christ, he uses Vimto, the British-made soft drink famous for its distinctive pink hue. “Communion wine is rather expensive, so we use Vimto instead,” he said, brandishing a large bottle from a store in his vestry. See More