 In October 2013 parishioners at Okahao petitioned the Presiding Bishop, Shekutaamba Nambala, to have Bishop Shanghala removed from office.The Presiding Bishop attempted to intervene, and appointed two separate commissions to report on the growing public controversy, but the results of both commissions were rejected by the parish.The Presiding Bishop ultimately appeared to side with the parish authorities, leading to concerns being expressed for the future unity of the church.