Boy claims to be Pastor Adeboye’s chosen successor, stirs online reactions

•  A young boy testified he is the chosen successor to Pastor Enoch Adeboye, RCCG's general overseer
•  He shared a message from God, stating Pastor Adeboye has been praying for him
• The video sparks intense discussion, with believers and sceptics weighing in

A video clip that has been circulating online has ignited a heated debate within the Christian community. The footage appears to show a young boy testifying at an unidentified branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), claiming to be the successor to the church's General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.

According to the video released on December 15, the boy shared his revelation, claiming that he was the individual Pastor Adeboye had been praying for. However, before he could elaborate further, the program's moderator intervened, cutting him off.

In the video, the boy stated: “In the presence of God, the truth is not an option to be believed. Daddy GO, I am the person you've been asking God for. I have a message from him to you, you can ask him and confirm.”

This has generated an uproar of reactions from social media users, with some expressing belief in the boy's claim while others have questioned its authenticity. Critics have also condemned the moderator's actions, accusing him of stifling the boy's testimony.

As of press time, the RCCG and Pastor Adeboye have not issued an official statement regarding the boy's revelation. The church's silence has only added to the speculation and debate surrounding the video.

Netizens react to the message

TheRadar compiled some reactions below:

@oluwakemi._o posted: “The way dem commot the mic from hin mic😂 dem don realise say him na Yabaleft client 😂😂😂”

@fe.ssy posted: “God don send person come now una no wan hear, na only daddy G.O be God mouthpiece?”

@banksokeorji posted: “What if he was directed by God to say this openly. But they won't believe na, he's just a boy. When I was a teenager, it was rumored that the next G.O was still in the children's church, now what if he's the one?”

@healthalignments posted: “I think the guys no dey okay Lord have have mercy on him”

@asap_ama_joel posted: “Can you take mic from daddy G.o now you dy take mic from God sent😂😂😂”

@quality_thriftbyabby posted: “Dat person wey hold that mic get bad character😂😂”

@evang_eche_ofoeze posted: “The Boy is wrong. Even if he has a message from God. He lied he had testimony. This makes his message suspicious, He would have filled form to see him in the office one on one. Rebuking dignitaries in public can cause you your life, even if God sent you. Wisdom is profitable to direct. Remember how John the Baptist died.

@mazitundeednut”

@kunleolela posted: “It is Amazing how you people all of sudden believe God... I thought anyone dt says God said you guys always say is a lie??? So how come this is different?? Can u guys see u guys just want to look for opportunity to drag the church make Una sef reason am.....”

@Arakijohn3 posted: “In the present of God, the truth is not an option to be believe........ I still haven't fully understand that part completely. Also the shut up is legendary. That is the last time, that boy will ever set foot on that church. Securities will be given his picture after mass.”

@gani_jonathan posted: “If na me I go wipe am that mic 🎤 for mouth 😅😂” 

“This is annoying,” Nigerians react as Adeboye claims prayers saved naira from further decline

Earlier, TheRadar reported netizens’ reactions to Pastor E.A. Adeboye's claim that prayers prevented the naira from falling to as low as ₦10,000 per dollar. 

His comment on the backlash from the removal of petrol subsidies, suggesting it worsened the naira's instability, was met with great annoyance from Nigerians. However, the RCCG leader emphasised the need for divine help, noting that collective prayers helped stabilise the naira’s value.