“You are not ready” — RCCG replies man asking Pastor Adeboye to protest against Tinubu like he did against Jonathan

As a criticism of Nigeria uncertainty and economic hardships continue, a social media exchange between the leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG and X user identified as ME Bello has attracted attention on the internet.

The discussion followed renewed debates about the role of religious leaders in national affairs.

Some Nigerians have questioned why the General Overseer of the RCCG, Enoch Adeboye, was seen participating in public activities during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan but mostly called for prayers under President Bola Tinubu.

A dispute over an old video

In response to criticism, RCCG shared old video clips on social media, insisting that Adeboye did not participate in any protest against the Jonathan administration.

The church claimed that the event in question was a prayer walk, not a protest.

Reacting to the post, Bello claimed that the event took place at the RCCG Redemption Camp. However, the church disputed the claim, stating that the prayer walk was held in Ebute Metta, Lagos.

A stormy exchange on social networks

Responding to the RCCG’s clarification, Bello wrote: “Now that I have your attention, Church Social Media Manager; Is GO now too old to lead another protest or is it just table manners?”

The Church quickly responded: “An 84-year-old should go lead a protest for your own future?… You’re not ready.”

Bello then hit back, accusing the church leader of contributing to voter apathy through some of his public comments.

“Well said then! Kindly advise our loving father Lord to stop creating apathy!

“In the last election, he said that God did not tell him that there would be an election. In this one again, he said that he said that the same God chose who would win. This creates voter apathy.”