The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said that the next President of Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections has already been decided by God.
He made the statement on Saturday during a workers’ meeting held at the Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, where he urged Nigerians not to be overly anxious about political developments.
According to him, while citizens have a role to play in the democratic process, the ultimate outcome of leadership selection rests in God’s hands.
“The next president has already been decided by God, who owns the universe. It is not something we can determine by human effort alone. The will of God will be done,” Adeboye said.
He advised Nigerians to remain calm, prayerful, and peaceful as the country moves closer to another election cycle.
“I never said we should not be involved in politics, but we must understand that God has the final say in the affairs of men. We should do our part, but continue to pray and trust God,” he added.
Adeboye also addressed comments describing him alongside other prominent clerics as “fathers of Christians in Nigeria,” a label he firmly rejected. He clarified that leadership of the Christian community in the country is under the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
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“I don’t want to be the father of all Christians in Nigeria. I am satisfied with being the father of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. The CAN President is the leader of Christians in Nigeria,” he said.
The cleric also dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting that RCCG is aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that the church remains non-partisan, even though it speaks on issues affecting the nation.
He further recalled that he had previously joined peaceful protests in the past during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, saying his stance is guided by principle rather than politics.
Adeboye added that while politicians are welcome to attend services at RCCG events, they are not permitted to use the altar for campaign purposes.
