Insecurity: Adeboye never cancelled planned protest — RCCG

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has clarified that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, did not cancel a planned protest against insecurity and economic hardship, stating that he merely conveyed a decision reached by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) concerning changes to the programme.

The church made the clarification in a statement shared by its public relations platform on X amid public debate over the fate of a prayer programme and rally announced by church leaders, as well as criticism directed at Adeboye over his comments on national issues and politics.

According to RCCG, reports suggesting that Adeboye personally called off the planned protest were inaccurate.

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“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 Program in a centralized venue and hold a rally around the venue,” the statement said.

The church also addressed claims that Adeboye has remained silent on challenges facing the country, including insecurity, corruption, economic hardship and governance.

RCCG said the cleric has consistently spoken on national issues but has often chosen to do so through prayer, counsel and moral guidance rather than partisan political engagement.

The church further dismissed claims that Adeboye campaigned for any government in power, maintaining that he has always encouraged members to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and vote according to their convictions while remaining neutral on political parties.

According to the statement, misleading claims about the church and its leader have circulated for years, prompting the need for clarification.

“The lies have gone on long enough. It stops now!!!” the church stated.

RCCG urged the public to verify any information concerning Adeboye or the church through its official communication channels before accepting or sharing it.

“Therefore, before accepting, sharing, or amplifying any claim concerning Pastor E.A. Adeboye or The RCCG, verify it through our official public relations platform, @rccg_pr,” it added.

The clarification comes weeks after Adeboye spoke about Nigeria’s political future during the May monthly Holy Ghost Service. Commenting on the 2027 presidential election, he told worshippers that God already knows who will emerge victorious.

“The one that will rule has been decided by God before we were born. He knows the end from the beginning,” Adeboye said.

He urged Christians to remain focused on prayer, evangelism and their personal responsibilities rather than becoming consumed by political debates.

RCCG also called on media organisations, bloggers and commentators to verify information before presenting it as fact, stressing that the public deserves accurate and responsible reporting.