The Redeemed Christian Church of God has refuted claims that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, endorsed any political party or government, insisting that the respected cleric has maintained neutrality in Nigeria’s political space.
In a statement released on Tuesday through the church’s official public relations platform, RCCG expressed concern over what it described as recurring misinformation and misrepresentation surrounding Adeboye and the church.
The church stated that it could no longer remain silent while what it called false narratives continue to circulate in public discourse.
“The lies have gone on long enough. It stops now!!! 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.
RCCG urged the public, media practitioners, and commentators to verify information concerning the church and its leader through official communication channels before publication or dissemination.
The church accused some bloggers, commentators, and media outlets of attributing positions to Adeboye on politics, governance, and national issues without proper verification.
“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 church said.
Addressing allegations that Adeboye had openly campaigned for a political party or government, RCCG described the claims as inaccurate, noting that the cleric has consistently encouraged civic participation without endorsing any candidate.
“Pastor E.A. Adeboye has always encouraged members of The Redeemed Christian Church of God to get their PVCs and vote for anyone of their choice.
He has always maintained a neutral stance on political parties, as members of the Church are members of various political parties,” the statement added.
The church also clarified reports suggesting that Adeboye had intervened to stop a planned protest. According to RCCG, the cleric merely relayed a directive from the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria regarding changes to a nationwide prayer programme.
“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 centralised venue and hold a rally around the venue.”
RCCG further rejected claims that Adeboye has remained silent on critical national concerns, arguing that he has repeatedly spoken on issues affecting the country, although his approach differs from partisan political engagement.
“Pastor E.A. Adeboye has, on several occasions, spoken about national issues such as insecurity, corruption, economic hardship, elections, governance, and the need for righteous leadership. However, he often chooses the language of moral guidance, prayer, and counsel rather than partisan political confrontation.”
The church called on journalists and media organizations to uphold professional standards by verifying information before publication.
“Responsible journalism requires verification. Going forward, any publication concerning Pastor E.A. Adeboye or The RCCG should be properly fact-checked through the Church’s official PR platform before being presented as fact.”
It concluded by urging the public to prioritize truth and accuracy when engaging with information concerning the church and its leadership.
“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 comes amid ongoing public conversations about the role of influential religious leaders in Nigeria’s political and social landscape. RCCG maintained that while Adeboye frequently comments on issues affecting the nation, the church remains non-partisan and is not aligned with any political party.
