RCCG Leadership Suspends Two Pastors As Weird Scandal Rocks Church

By Akinwale Kasali

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, is enmeshed in alleged weird relationship scandal. It  has led to its General Overseer,  Pastor Enoch Adeboye, allegedly ordering the immediate suspension of the accused Pastors, as well as a thorough investigation into the allegations.

In a letter dated 28th October, 2024, signed by the RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, and addressed to the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration,  titled “Investigation and Suspension Regarding Allegations of Homosexuality”, the National Overseer informed of serious allegations of homose£uality made against  a Pastor and a Deacon (names withheld by us).

“In accordance with our mission’s commitment to upholding the teachings of the Bible, we must address these allegations with the utmost seriousness it deserves.

“As you are aware, the doctrine of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) does not allow or tolerate any act of homos£uality,” the letter reads.

Pastor Akande referenced Leviticus 18:22: “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination,” and 1 Corinthians 6:9-10: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the se£ually imnmoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homose£uality,” as ground for the direction.

“In light of these allegations, you are now directed to conduct a thorough investigation,” the letter reads.

Further to this, the Church directed the two Priests and other accused persons to be temporarily relieved of all of their responsibilities in all mission organs pending the outcome of this investigation.

The exercise is expected to be concluded within two weeks.

The letter, however, mandated the probe to be handled “with care and integrity, and in accordance with our values as a Church.”

It further urged those saddled with the task to ensure that the investigation is conducted confidentially and with respect for all parties involved.