National prayer not tied to Adeboye, RCCG, PFN slams critics

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has strongly refuted allegations that a recent nationwide prayer program was associated with Pastor Enoch Adeboye or the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The fellowship described the claims as "false, misleading, and entirely baseless."

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It is deeply unfortunate for anyone to attempt to attribute the programme to Pastor E.A. Adeboye or the Redeemed Christian Church of God. The RCCG never called for any protest. The programme was entirely a PFN initiative.

In a statement released by its National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, the PFN clarified that the initiative was conceived and executed entirely under its own authority. Bakare emphasized that the RCCG did not call for any protest and that the program was exclusively a PFN affair. All directives, instructions, and operational decisions originated from the PFN leadership without any interference from Pastor Adeboye or the RCCG.

Bakare noted that participating churches, including the RCCG, simply complied with the PFN's directive as responsible members of the Pentecostal community. He also pointed out that the final day of the program coincided with Pentecost Sunday, a globally observed Christian event celebrated by various denominations worldwide, not unique to the RCCG or Nigeria.

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The programme was entirely a PFN affair and all directives, instructions, and operational decisions originated from PFN leadership without any interference whatsoever from Pastor Adeboye or the RCCG.

The PFN confirmed that an earlier proposal for public processions and placards was suspended due to security considerations. The fellowship expressed satisfaction with the program's outcome, deeming it successful in mobilizing prayers for the nation. They encouraged individuals with alternative approaches to organize their own lawful initiatives rather than spreading misinformation.

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Pentecost is celebrated worldwide by Christians across denominations and nations. Therefore, the gatherings held were not peculiar to RCCG or churches in Nigeria alone. They formed part of a global Christian observance.