During the monthly Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, addressed public misconceptions regarding a past demonstration, firmly denying that he ever carried a placard to protest against former President Goodluck Jonathan.
What was widely interpreted across various media platforms as a political protest directed at the Jonathan administration was actually an organized prayer walk aimed at speaking out against corruption in Nigeria, according to the revered cleric.
Clarifying the objective of the march, Adeboye emphasized that his role as a spiritual leader involves interceding for national leaders rather than opposing them politically. He noted that he remains deeply invested in the spiritual and moral well-being of the country, maintaining a stance of prayer for individuals in authority.
"I did not carry any placard against Jonathan. What we did was a march against corruption," Adeboye stated.
He further reiterated his policy of non-partisanship, stating, "I have never protested against any government. My own is to pray for those in authority."
Background Context on the Demonstration
The clarification comes as a direct response to recurring narratives surrounding past civic activities involving religious leaders in the country. Over the years, major religious organizations have periodically organized peaceful processions to draw attention to socio-economic challenges, including insecurity and systemic graft, frequently sparking public debates about the boundary between spiritual leadership and civic activism in the nation.