RCCG founder’s daughter denies calling out church leadership over father’s legacy

Pastor Titilayo Adewale, a daughter of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) founder Pa Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi, has publicly refuted claims that she criticized the church's leadership for allegedly neglecting her father's legacy. A statement circulating online, attributed to her, alleged that many senior pastors were unaware of her father's foundational role and called for greater efforts to preserve his legacy.

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I want to clarify that the statement attributed to me is not from me, either implicitly or explicitly.

Adewale clarified via her Facebook page that the viral statement was not from her, either directly or indirectly. She emphasized that her father did not seek earthly recognition and would not have been concerned about his image on church buildings. "For the record, Baba’s image or no image on any edifice on earth is nothing compared to making Heaven with his full face being recognised," she stated.

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For the record, Baba’s image or no image on any edifice on earth is nothing compared to making Heaven with his full face being recognised.

She further explained that her father's most significant legacy was in people, not physical structures. Adewale recalled his reluctance to own personal property, making it inconsistent to suggest he would desire public recognition through monuments. "He never believed in acquiring wealth or earthly possessions. It was a challenge to convince my father to own a building because he was not convinced of its value," she added.

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Regarding legacy, the most significant legacy is not buildings or institutions but individuals. My father consistently believed in building people rather than merely constructing buildings.

Adewale believes the reports are designed to generate unnecessary controversy and division within the church community, diverting attention from its spiritual work. She urged those spreading false narratives to cease and expressed her unwavering support for the current General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, praying for wisdom and strength for him and the church leadership.

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He never believed in acquiring wealth or earthly possessions. It was a challenge to convince my father to own a building because he was not convinced of its value.