Jero's success in 'the trials of brother jero' by wole soyinka?

In "The Trials of Brother Jero" by Wole Soyinka, Jero experiences initial success as a con artist posing as a religious leader. He gains followers and wealth by manipulating people's beliefs. However, his success ultimately leads to his downfall as he is exposed as a fraud after failing to live up to his followers' expectations.