Pastor Johnson Odesola, the Continental Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for Continent 3, has publicly defended General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye regarding recent criticisms of his comments on Nigeria’s insecurity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Clarification of Remarks

In a statement titled “Pastor Adeboye Deserves Fair Hearing, Not Unfair Criticism,” Odesola argued that the General Overseer’s comments were unfairly portrayed as a defense of President Bola Tinubu’s administration:

• Odesola asserted that many critics formed opinions based on short social media clips rather than listening to the full remarks delivered at a Washington, D.C. gala.

• He clarified that Pastor Adeboye acknowledged the spread of terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry across both Northern and Southern Nigeria and did not deny that insecurity has worsened.

• The comment regarding the President not needing to “wear khaki and go and fight” was intended as an explanation of the Commander-in-Chief’s constitutional role, not an endorsement of failure or incompetence.

• Odesola emphasized that Pastor Adeboye actually challenged security officials to produce results and urged authorities to confront the individuals who sponsor terrorism.

Addressing Critics and National Unity

Regarding the role of religious leaders, Odesola noted:

• Religious leaders have historically provided moral guidance during national crises, and Adeboye has consistently counseled successive administrations regardless of political affiliation.

• While Odesola acknowledged the public’s right to disagree with the cleric, he urged critics not to distort the comments.

• He advocated for viewing insecurity as a matter requiring collective responsibility from the government, judiciary, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and citizens, rather than reducing it to partisan politics.

• Ultimately, Odesola suggested that Nigerians should focus on Adeboye’s call for accountability, decisive leadership, national unity, and the defeat of terror financiers.