- The RCCG dismissed allegations that Pastor Enoch Adeboye campaigned for any political party or government in Nigeria
- The church clarified that Adeboye only communicated directives from the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria regarding a prayer programme
- RCCG stated that the cleric had consistently spoken on national issues but remained politically neutral throughout his ministry
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has dismissed allegations that its General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, campaigned for the government in power, insisting that the respected cleric has consistently maintained a neutral position on partisan politics.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the church described the claims as misleading and inaccurate, stressing that Pastor Adeboye has never endorsed any political party or candidate on behalf of the church.
According to the RCCG, the General Overseer has always encouraged Christians and Nigerians to actively participate in the democratic process by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and exercising their constitutional right to vote for candidates of their choice.
The church maintained that such encouragement should not be misconstrued as support for any political party or government.
RCCG also addressed allegations that Pastor Adeboye once called off a planned protest against national issues. The church clarified that the cleric merely conveyed a directive from the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria regarding changes to a scheduled programme.
According to the statement, the PFN had instructed member churches to hold the grand finale of a three-day prayer programme at a central venue and conduct a rally around the location rather than proceed with earlier arrangements.
“Pastor E.A. Adeboye only communicated the instruction of the Pentecostal Fellowship in 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,” the statement read.
The church noted that the directive was communicated to all churches affiliated with the PFN across the country and was not a personal decision by Adeboye.
Furthermore, RCCG rejected suggestions that its General Overseer deliberately avoids speaking on national matters. The church pointed out that Adeboye has repeatedly addressed issues affecting the country, including insecurity, corruption, economic hardship, elections, governance and the need for responsible leadership.
It explained that the cleric’s approach has traditionally centred on moral guidance, prayer, counselling and advocacy for righteous leadership rather than engaging in partisan political confrontation.
The church warned against the continued circulation of what it described as false narratives aimed at misrepresenting the position of Pastor Adeboye and the RCCG.
“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.