By Ayo Kehinde
General Overseer, RCCG, Enoch Adebooye
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG) has ordered the suspension of a pastor and a deacon and directed investigation into allegations bordering on homosexuality.
A letter dated 28th October, 2024, signed by its National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, the Church said Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa were suspended over serious allegations of homosexuality.
The letter titled: “Investigation and Suspension Regarding Allegations of Homosexuality”, addressed to the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration reads: “In accordance with our mission’s commitment to upholding the teachings of the Bible, we must address these allegations with the utmost seriousness it deserves.
“As you are aware, the doctrine of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) does not allow or tolerate any act of homosexuality.
“Leviticus 18:22: “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination and 1 Corinthians 6:9-10: Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality.
“In light of these allegations, you are now directed to conduct a thorough investigation.”
The church further directed Pastor AdeBello, Deacon Mayowa and other accused persons to be temporarily relieved from all of their responsibilities in all mission organs pending the outcome of this investigation.
While the investigation is expected to be concluded within two weeks, the church mandated the probe to be handled “with care and integrity”. It urged that the investigation is conducted confidentially and with respect for all parties involved.
