 On 9 February 2014 Bishop Shanghala attempted to visit Okahao parish to preach at the Sunday morning service, but he was prevented from speaking by the congregation, who heckled him in the pulpit, and then ejected him from the church.The controversy was terminated when Bishop Shanghala retired in June 2014, aged 70.His retirement ceremony was attended by dignitaries of church and state, including the Namibian Prime Minister.