PASTOR ADEBOYE REMAINS GENERAL OVERSEER OF RCCG, WORLDWIDE: DISCARD ANY RUMOR OF RETIREMENT

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Contrary to the rumors that Pastor E. A Adeboye has retired, which is now trending on the media, Arise News247 is debunking the rumor that emanated from the misinterpretation of the clergymen’s statement. Thus, Arise News247 has confirmed that Pastor E. A Adeboye has not retired and he remains the General Overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide.

When the rumor filtered into the Newsroom of Arise News247, (according to our custom to always verify any news before releasing such to our highly esteemed audience, because we are committed to releasing verified news and never to mislead our audience); we called the International head office of RCCG and we were reliably informed by the person who spoke with our reporter that “Pastor Adeboye has not retired and that he remains the General Overseer of RCCG Worldwide.”

Our source immediately forwarded the following press release to Arise News247 email address to confirm the assertion that Pastor E. A Adeboye has not retired.

Below is the press release as received through Arise News247 email:

PRESS RELEASE

PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE REMAINS GENERAL OVERSEER OF RCCG, WORLDWIDE.

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye remains the General Overseer, Worldwide of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG.

A statement signed by Leke Adeboye, the clergyman’s last son and Personal Assistant said the clarification is coming on the heels of misrepresentation of Pastor E. A Adeboye’s announcement at the Annual Ministers Thanksgiving held at the redemption camp today that the Church Nigeria is now to be led by Pastor Joseph Obayemi.

The statement clarified that the latest development is sequel to the new legal requirements set up by the Financial Regulations Council, guiding all registered churches, mosques, and CSOs.

The regulation stipulates that heads of non profit organisations like churches now have a maximum period of twenty years to lead their organizations while in retirement, they are not permitted to hand over to their families.

Leke Adeboye reiterated that Pastor Funsho Odesola, will now serve as the new Church Secretary while Pastor Joseph Adeyokunu, is the new Church Treasurer.‎

He advised all members of RCCG to understand this new structure and go about their service to God and humanity in holiness and soul winning.

He also appealed to members to educate people around them and not spread inaccurate information stressing that Pastor E. A Adeboye remains the General Overseer of RCCG Worldwide.

Signed:

Leke Adeboye,

Personal Assistant to Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye,

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) Worldwide.