RCCG rejects false narratives on Pastor Adeboye, warns bloggers

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has rejected what it described as “false narratives, deliberate misrepresentations”, and misleading commentaries about its General Overseer, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, and the church’s stance on national matters.

“The lies have gone on long enough. It stops now!!!” the statement released on Tuesday said, emphasising that the church will no longer tolerate what it called agenda-driven distortions.

The RCCG singled out and debunked three specific claims as false: that Pastor Adeboye is campaigning for the current government, that he called off a planned protest, and that he is intentionally remaining silent on national issues.

“Let it be clearly stated: 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 statement read, adding that the church has “designated channels and authorised representatives responsible for communicating official positions.”

The RCCG warned bloggers, commentators and media platforms to verify reports through the church’s official public relations platform before publishing.

“To bloggers, commentators, media platforms, and content publishers: this serves as a clear notice. Accuracy is not optional. Responsible journalism requires verification,” the release said.

The church urged the public to demand verified information and called for fairness in coverage, “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.”