PFN dismisses allegations connecting RCCG, Adeboye to prayer rally

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has strongly refuted allegations that the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and its General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, were involved in initiating or directing a recent nationwide prayer program. The Fellowship described the claims as false, misleading, and baseless.

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The initiative followed a meeting of the PFN National Executive Council on May 19, 2026, where members deliberated on the country’s worsening socio-economic and security challenges.

According to a statement from the PFN's Media Bureau, National Secretary David Bakare explained that the prayer program was conceived, approved, and executed entirely by the PFN. The initiative stemmed from a National Executive Council meeting on May 19, 2026, where members discussed the nation's worsening socio-economic and security challenges. The council then directed Pentecostal Christians nationwide to observe a three-day fasting and prayer program, culminating in gatherings supervised by PFN leadership.

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Neither Adeboye nor the RCCG played any role in initiating or directing the exercise. The church merely participated as a member of the Fellowship.

Bakare clarified that neither Adeboye nor the RCCG played any part in initiating the exercise; the church participated simply as a member of the Fellowship. The program coincided with Pentecost Sunday, a significant date in the Christian calendar. He also revealed that a proposal for public processions and the use of placards was suspended due to security concerns and the need to prevent criminal infiltration, a decision reflecting the PFN's commitment to public safety.

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A proposal for public processions and the use of placards was later suspended due to security concerns and the need to prevent criminal infiltration.

The PFN official lamented the increasing attacks and derogatory remarks against respected Christian leaders, warning against the spread of false narratives. While commending the RCCG for its participation alongside other Pentecostal churches, Bakare emphasized that the church's involvement was consistent with its long-standing support for collective Christian initiatives. He reaffirmed the PFN's dedication to national development, justice, good governance, and prayers for Nigeria.

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