The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has dismissed claims that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, took part in or led a protest against former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, the church said a photo showing Mr Adeboye holding a placard during a public walk has been wrongly linked to Mr Jonathan’s presidency.
The image has resurfaced amid criticism from some Nigerians over the cleric’s perceived silence on insecurity, killings and abductions under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Many social media users shared the photo as proof that Mr Adeboye spoke out more under past governments. Others argued the image was being misrepresented.
RCCG said the photograph was taken during a peaceful nationwide prayer walk organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on February 2, 2020, during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
According to the church, CAN launched a three-day fasting and prayer programme on January 31, 2020, seeking divine intervention against terrorism, killings and worsening insecurity. Prayer walks were later held across the country.
Mr Adeboye joined the Lagos walk after RCCG’s monthly Thanksgiving service at its national headquarters in Ebute-Metta. Participants moved through parts of Yaba before returning to the church.
The church said the walk was meant to highlight growing insecurity and had no link to Mr Jonathan’s government. It added that Mr Adeboye’s message was that “all lives matter to God,” stressing the worth of every Nigerian regardless of religion.
RCCG also rejected claims that the cleric has stayed silent on national issues, citing remarks from the November 2025 Holy Ghost Service, where he reportedly urged the President to give security chiefs an ultimatum to end terrorism or resign.
“Yes, Nigeria is facing enormous challenges, and citizens have every right to desire solutions. However, the growing demand that Pastor Adeboye should “command” the President or the First Lady on how to run the affairs of the nation is both unrealistic and unreasonable,” the statement reads.
