RCCG Denies Adeboye Joined Anti-Jonathan Protest

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, participated in a protest against the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the church said the photograph being shared online was taken during a nationwide peace walk organised by churches under the directive of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

RCCG Explains Origin of Viral Photograph

According to the church, the peace walk was organised to draw attention to the killing of Christians and other Nigerians across the country and to call on the government to strengthen efforts to protect lives and property.

“The walk in Ebute Metta, where Pastor Adeboye participated, was part of that nationwide exercise. It was neither organised against President Goodluck Jonathan nor connected in any way to his administration,” the statement said.

RCCG added that photographs from the event have repeatedly been recycled online and wrongly presented as evidence that Adeboye participated in a political protest against a former government.

The church noted that the cleric’s message during the event focused on the sanctity of human life and the need for peace, stressing that his placard reflected concern for all Nigerians regardless of religion or ethnicity.

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Church Rejects Claims of Silence on National Issues

The church also rejected suggestions that Adeboye has remained silent on the country’s security and economic challenges.

According to RCCG, the cleric spoke on insecurity during the November 2025 Holy Ghost Service, where he urged the Federal Government to take stronger action against terrorism and violent crimes.

The church said Adeboye advised authorities to target not only terrorists but also those financing and supporting their activities, while calling for greater accountability among security chiefs.

RCCG further emphasised that Adeboye is a religious leader and not a political office holder, noting that his role is to provide spiritual guidance rather than engage in partisan politics.

“President Jonathan visited the Redemption City multiple times during his tenure and each time he visited, Pastor Adeboye prayed for him openly,” the church stated.

The church maintained that neither Adeboye nor RCCG should be blamed for governance challenges facing the country, insisting that the viral claims misrepresent both the cleric’s actions and the purpose of the peace walk.

Segun Lasisi

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