National prayer not about Pastor Adeboye, RCCG - PFN tells critics
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At a glance
- The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has clarified that a national prayer day does not target Pastor Enoch Adeboye or the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
- The PFN urged Christians and Nigerians to disregard misinformation and work towards national peace and unity.
- The clarification comes amid criticism suggesting the prayer initiative was aimed at specific religious figures.
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has issued a clarification regarding a planned national day of prayer, stating it is not an initiative targeting Pastor Enoch Adeboye or the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The fellowship addressed critics who suggested the prayer event was aimed at specific religious leaders.
In a statement, the PFN urged Christians and all Nigerians to reject misinformation and embrace truth. The organization emphasized the importance of working together for the collective interest of national peace, unity, and progress. This call for unity comes at a time when religious and ethnic tensions can be heightened.
The PFN's statement aims to preemptively counter any divisive narratives that might arise from the national prayer initiative. By emphasizing a unified approach, the fellowship seeks to ensure the prayer day serves its intended purpose of fostering harmony and spiritual well-being across the nation, rather than becoming a point of contention.
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