Enoch Adejare Adeboye, a pastor and general overseer of the Redeemed
Christian Church of God (RCCG), only relinquished his position as head
of the Nigeria church but will remain RCCG’s worldwide overseer, the
church has clarified.
According to a statement signed by Leke
Adeboye, the clergyman’s last son and personal assistant, the
announcement of a new Nigeria overseer was made in compliance with the
new legal requirements set up by the Financial Regulations Council for
all registered churches, mosques, and CSOs, which stipulate that heads
of non-profit organisations like churches now have a maximum period of
20 years to lead their organisations while in retirement.
Such heads are also not permitted to hand over to their families.
Leke
Adeboye reiterated that Funsho Odesola, a pastor, will now serve as the
new church secretary, Joseph Adeyokunu, another pastor, 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”.
“We appeal to members to educate
people around them and not spread inaccurate information, as Pastor E.A
Adeboye remains the General Overseer of RCCG Worldwide.”