Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, on Saturday, described as shocking, the announcement by Pastor Enoch Adeboye that he had s...
Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, on Saturday, described as shocking, the announcement by Pastor Enoch Adeboye that he had stepped down as the General Overseer of the RCCG in Nigeria. Adeboye had during the church’s annual thanksgiving service, named Pastor Joseph Obayemi as the new general overseer and added that Pastor Johnson Odesola would be Secretary while Pastor Joseph Adeyokunnu is the new Treasurer.
A pastor who chose to remain anonymous linked Adeboye’s decision to the law of the nation.
He said, “I attended that meeting. Daddy just obeyed the law of the nation which says no general overseer can stay in office for more than 20 years. It is better for us to get into politics and change that law because there are no Christians in the ‘house’ to fight against such laws.”
Another RCCG member, Mrs. Beatrice Akisanya, said she was deeply saddened by the development, adding, “I don’t like the news but I believe it is the will of God. He (Adeboye) is truly a man of God. I can only pray that RCCG continues to stand strong.”
Another member, Segun Akinleye, wrote on Facebook, “I pray that as God has walked with Pastor Adeboye, He would also be with Pastor Obayemi.”
Seun Layi said Pastor Adeboye had given his best to the growth of the church. “The man of God has done his best, and it is now left for others to continue his works,” he added.
Kunle Adebayo similarly said, “Why should he step down? It is not a good idea. Pastor Adeboye is the thread holding everything together.”
Titi Sowemimo, a member, who didn’t initially believe the news wrote on Facebook, “What sort of a rumour is this, my man of God! Lawmakers need to focus on more important things for the nation than to come up with a law such as the one governing the stay of general overseers. God help us all.”
Jumoke Popoola also said, “As long as he remains the general overseer worldwide, I am fine with that. The church is marching forward.”
In the same vein, Tosin Odeyemi said, “It comes as a surprise to us, though Daddy Adeboye said this year would be a year of surprises.”
