…“let it be clearly stated: Pastor Adeboye and the RCCG will not be defined by falsehood.
LAGOS, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has dismissed allegations that its General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, campaigned for the government in power, insisting that the revered cleric has consistently maintained a neutral position on partisan politics.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the church emphasized that Pastor Adeboye has always encouraged members to participate in the democratic process by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and voting according to their personal convictions, rather than supporting any specific political party or candidate.
The RCCG also rejected claims that the cleric called off a planned protest, clarifying that he merely relayed a directive from the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) regarding changes to a scheduled three-day prayer programme and rally.
According to the church, the decision was not initiated by Pastor Adeboye but was part of a broader instruction communicated by the PFN to all member churches nationwide.
“Pastor E.A. Adeboye only communicated the instruction of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria to members of the RCCG on the updated plan to have the grand finale of the Three-Day Prayer Programme in a centralised venue and hold a rally around the venue. This was communicated by PFN to all churches under PFN in Nigeria,” the statement explained.
The church further refuted allegations that its leader deliberately avoids speaking on national issues, noting that Adeboye has repeatedly addressed concerns such as insecurity, corruption, economic hardship, elections, governance, and the need for responsible leadership.
According to the statement, the cleric’s interventions have typically come through moral guidance, prayer, and counsel rather than direct political confrontation or partisan engagement.
RCCG stressed that Pastor Adeboye’s approach has always been rooted in spiritual leadership and national unity rather than political alignment.
“Let it be clearly stated: Pastor Adeboye and the RCCG will not be defined by falsehood, and neither will the church remain silent while inaccurate narratives are repeatedly circulated as facts,” the statement added.
The church urged the public to verify information before sharing it, warning against the spread of misleading narratives capable of misrepresenting the position of its leadership on national matters.
