Recently, talks of homosexuality in Nigeria flooded the internet.
Many celebrities in the country’s entertainment industry were caught in this web.
However, when names of pastors in well known churches started springing up, the entire country could not help but react with their jaw down.
Notably, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) found itself in the mud with names of some of the church pastors springing up in despicable conversations.
The RCCG was quick to suspend these pastors pending the conclusion of an investigation.
Speaking via a memo dated October 28, 2024, the church announced the indefinite suspension of two youth ministers pending the outcome of the investigations against them.
The memo, signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, ordered a thorough investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations.
Akande emphasized that the church’s doctrine does not tolerate or allow any act of homosexuality, citing biblical references.
Sadly, suspension is far from enough.
As we speak, the church has urged the members of the public who have evidence against the pastors accused of homosexuality to present them for investigation.
RCCG Calls For Evidence
In a latest statement, the RCCG urged people with relevant evidence against the pastors to come forward.
The church also provided an email address (rccgadm@gmail.com) and phone number (09039000700) for submitting information. It emphasised that only substantiated evidence will be reviewed.
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Meanwhile, Ayorinde AdeBello, one of the accused pastors, earlier denied the allegation of homosexuality.
He said he has never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers.
The pastor said his prolonged silence was misconstrued as an “admission of guilt”, prompting his response.
AdeBello also clarified that a viral WhatsApp screenshot being circulated was misquoted and taken out of context.
He claimed the conversation was actually about male reproductive health and self-esteem within a teenagers’ WhatsApp group.
