The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has strongly defended its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, against what it described as persistent falsehoods, misleading reports and deliberate attempts to misrepresent his views and activities.
In a statement released on Tuesday through its official Public Relations platform on X, the church said it would no longer remain silent while inaccurate information about its leader continues to circulate in public spaces.
According to RCCG, Pastor Adeboye and the church have for years been targets of false narratives driven by personal interests and hidden agendas.
“The lies have gone on long enough. For far too long, Pastor E.A. Adeboye and The Redeemed Christian Church of God have been subjected to false narratives, deliberate misrepresentations and misleading commentaries driven by personal interests and agenda-setting,” the statement read.
The church stressed that any information relating to Pastor Adeboye or RCCG should only be verified through its official communication channels, warning the public against relying on unconfirmed reports.
RCCG also accused some bloggers, commentators and media outlets of publishing misleading claims regarding Adeboye’s views on politics, governance and national issues without proper verification.
“Pastor Adeboye and RCCG will not be defined by falsehood, and neither will the church remain silent while inaccurate narratives are repeatedly circulated as facts,” the church stated.
Addressing allegations that Adeboye had openly supported a political party or campaigned for a government, RCCG described the claims as false, insisting that the cleric has always maintained political neutrality.
The church explained that while Adeboye encourages members to participate in the democratic process by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards and voting, he has never endorsed any candidate or political party.
“Pastor E.A. Adeboye has always encouraged members of RCCG to get their PVCs and vote for candidates of their choice. He has consistently maintained a neutral position because members of the church belong to different political parties,” the statement said.
RCCG also clarified reports suggesting that Adeboye called off a planned nationwide protest. According to the church, the cleric merely conveyed a directive from the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) regarding changes to the format of a nationwide prayer programme.
The church explained that PFN had directed participating churches to hold the grand finale of the three-day prayer programme at centralised locations, with rallies taking place around the designated venues.
On claims that Adeboye has remained silent on major national issues, RCCG dismissed the allegations, noting that the cleric has repeatedly spoken on matters such as insecurity, corruption, economic hardship, elections and governance.
The church added that Adeboye often chooses to address such issues through moral guidance, prayer and counsel rather than partisan political engagement.
“Pastor Adeboye has on several occasions spoken about national issues including insecurity, corruption, economic challenges, elections, governance and the need for righteous leadership. However, he prefers the language of prayer, moral instruction and counsel instead of political confrontation,” the statement added.
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RCCG further urged journalists, bloggers and media organisations to uphold professional standards by verifying information before publication.
The church insisted that statements attributed to Pastor Adeboye or RCCG should always be confirmed through official channels before being presented as facts.
“Responsible journalism requires verification. The public deserves the truth, not speculation. The church deserves fairness, not distortion. Pastor Adeboye deserves accuracy, not manufactured narratives. Verify before you believe. Fact-check before you publish. Truth matters,” the statement concluded.
The response comes amid ongoing public conversations about the role of religious leaders in Nigeria’s political and social landscape. As one of the country's largest Pentecostal denominations, RCCG and Pastor Adeboye have often found themselves at the centre of national debates on governance, elections and development.
Despite those discussions, the church maintained that Pastor Adeboye remains committed to spiritual leadership and has consistently kept RCCG independent of partisan politics.
