The Redeemed Christian Church of God has dismissed viral social media claims suggesting that its General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, participated in a protest against the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
The church issued the clarification on Tuesday following the circulation of a photograph online which some social media users claimed showed Adeboye leading or participating in a protest during Jonathan’s presidency.
The image has been widely shared amid ongoing debates over the state of the economy and insecurity in Nigeria, with some critics questioning why prominent religious leaders have not publicly demonstrated against the challenges facing the country under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
However, RCCG said the claims were false and misleading, explaining that the photograph did not originate from any protest against the Jonathan administration.
According to the church, the image was taken during a nationwide peace walk organised by Christian leaders in response to growing security concerns across the country.
RCCG stated that the event was held following a directive by the Christian Association of Nigeria and took place during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The church emphasized that the gathering was a prayer and peace march aimed at promoting national unity and drawing attention to the need for improved security, rather than a political protest directed at any particular government.
The clarification comes as misinformation and misleading content continue to circulate on social media platforms, particularly on issues relating to politics, religion and governance.
Observers say the statement by RCCG is intended to correct the public record and provide context regarding the widely circulated image, which has generated significant reactions online.
The church urged members of the public to verify information before sharing it and to avoid spreading narratives capable of misleading people or creating unnecessary controversy.
RCCG Debunks Viral Claim Linking Adeboye to Protest Against Jonathan Administration
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has dismissed viral social media claims suggesting that its General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, participated in a protest against the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
The church issued the clarification on Tuesday following the circulation of a photograph online which some social media users claimed showed Adeboye leading or participating in a protest during Jonathan’s presidency.
The image has been widely shared amid ongoing debates over the state of the economy and insecurity in Nigeria, with some critics questioning why prominent religious leaders have not publicly demonstrated against the challenges facing the country under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
However, RCCG said the claims were false and misleading, explaining that the photograph did not originate from any protest against the Jonathan administration.
According to the church, the image was taken during a nationwide peace walk organised by Christian leaders in response to growing security concerns across the country.
RCCG stated that the event was held following a directive by the Christian Association of Nigeria and took place during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The church emphasized that the gathering was a prayer and peace march aimed at promoting national unity and drawing attention to the need for improved security, rather than a political protest directed at any particular government.
The clarification comes as misinformation and misleading content continue to circulate on social media platforms, particularly on issues relating to politics, religion and governance.
Observers say the statement by RCCG is intended to correct the public record and provide context regarding the widely circulated image, which has generated significant reactions online.
The church urged members of the public to verify information before sharing it and to avoid spreading narratives capable of misleading people or creating unnecessary controversy.
