A social media exchange between the Redeemed Christian Church of God and an X user identified as M.E. Bello has sparked reactions online amid ongoing discussions about insecurity, economic hardship and the role of religious leaders in national affairs.
The debate began after some Nigerians questioned why RCCG General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, was seen participating in public activities during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan but has largely advocated prayer and spiritual intervention during the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
In response to the criticism, RCCG shared old video clips on social media and clarified that Adeboye did not participate in any protest against Jonathan’s government.
According to the church, the event referenced by critics was a prayer walk and not a political protest.
Reacting to the church’s post, Bello argued that the event took place at the RCCG Redemption Camp.
However, RCCG disputed the claim, maintaining that the prayer walk was held in Ebute Metta, Lagos.
The exchange escalated when Bello challenged the church’s position.
“Now that I have your attention, church social media handler; Has the G.O grown too old now to lead another protest or it’s just table manners?” he wrote.
The church responded by highlighting Adeboye’s age and questioning the expectation that he should lead public demonstrations.
“An 84-year-old man should go lead a protest for your own future? You are not ready,” RCCG replied.
Bello subsequently accused the church leader of contributing to voter apathy through some of his public statements during election periods.
“Well said then! Kindly, help advise our amiable father-in-the-Lord to stop creating apathy,” he wrote.
He further alleged that Adeboye had previously made comments suggesting uncertainty about elections and later indicated that God had already chosen future leaders, which he argued could discourage political participation.
The exchange has generated widespread reactions on social media, with some users defending RCCG and Adeboye’s approach to national issues, while others argued that influential religious leaders should take a more active stance on matters affecting citizens.
The discussion comes amid heightened public concern over insecurity, economic challenges and increasing calls for both political and religious leaders to speak more openly on issues affecting Nigerians.
