The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State has frowned at the comment made by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Enoch Adeboye, yesterday commending the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, for what he called the governor’s courage and willingness to defend his people and the cause of the common man in the country.
The party said it was alarmed that a cleric of Mr. Adeboye’s standing could praise Governor Fayose for his persistent insults and abuses on President Muhammadu Buhari, noting that the cleric should be seen as speaking for himself and his comment must not be seen as representing that of the entire members of the RCCG.
In a release issued in Ado Ekiti on Sunday and signed by the state chairman of the party, Jide Awe, the party alleged that Mr. Fayose could have bribed Mr. Adeboye with huge amount of money to get such endorsement, which is not being circulated.
Pastor Adeboye had during his tour of the country to the state as part of the church’s annual ‘Let’s Go A Fishing” programme, said to Mr. Fayose: “We thank God for your courage, for your boldness, we thank God for your being willing to take risks so that your people can be protected. You have been a governor who knows when to say enough is enough in defence of his people. And I’m sure you know what I’m talking about and I am sure the world knows. I don’t want to say more than that but be assured that we are praying for you and you will succeed in Jesus name.”
Mr. Awe said Governor Fayose is a man that can bribe even angel of God to endorse the devil, warning Mr. Adeboye to avoid what will make the people of Ekiti rise against him.
The APC said that Mr. Adeboye even chose this period of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ to embark on praise singing of a character like Mr. Fayose is to say the least, preposterous.
The party chairman called on members of the RCCG, especially families of the founder, Josiah Akindayomi, to call Mr. Adeboye to order before he destroys the church with his involvement in politics.
He said the pastor must not be allowed to destroy the legacies of the founder of the Redeemed Church and the entire members of the church.
Mr. Awe said Mr. Adeboye should be reminded that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is a staunch member of the RCCG and what is expected of the cleric was support for members of his church, not praise singing of Mr. Fayose.
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Posted: at 26-12-2016 09:33 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
freethinker at 26-12-2016 11:11 AM (8 years ago) (m)
APC IS A BUNCH OF FOOLS, CRIMINALS................. YOU GUYS KNOW VERY WELL THAT GOV FAYOSE IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK............. IF NOT FOR PEOPLE LIKE FAYOSE, FKK, AND FEW OTHERS,,BUHARI COULD HAVE TURNED NIGERIA INTO.............. GOD BLESS FAYOSE, FKK, MY HUMBLE SELF, AND OTHERS THAT ARE FIGHTING FOR GOOD OF THE PEOPLE.....
Posted: at 26-12-2016 11:11 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Those APC chieftain are crazy, that a man of God pray for Fayose now he don become bribe....They are FOOLS! If the man need money and he can open his mouth to say "can anybody give me money" Do you know the number of congregation that will drop somethin....how much do they think Fayose can give to a man that is leading the FASTEST GROWING CHURCh in the WORLD....Rubbish!
Afriqueenn at 26-12-2016 11:51 AM (8 years ago) (f)
All these so called pastors will never stop enmeshing themselves in Nigeria's evil politics. I don't know the book they take instructions from, Cos am sure it's not the Holy Bible
Posted: at 26-12-2016 11:51 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
wey those two sworded yorubas make i see who dem go support now weda der daddy G.O or der beloved APC? tribe with no direction
You call another tribe a "tribe with no direction." If the same is said of your tribe you will go up in arms. You said their tribe has no direction, yet they are the most educated, have provided many presidents (granted they are not always the best, but it takes a sense of direction and coordination to achieve) and well oiled organizations. Next time, pls argue with generalizing. Thank you sir.
Posted: at 26-12-2016 09:32 PM (8 years ago) | Newbie
You call another tribe a "tribe with no direction." If the same is said of your tribe you will go up in arms. You said their tribe has no direction, yet they are the most educated, have provided many presidents (granted they are not always the best, but it takes a sense of direction and coordination to achieve) and well oiled organizations. Next time, pls argue without generalizing. Thank you sir.
Posted: at 26-12-2016 09:35 PM (8 years ago) | Newbie
Tripleflash at 26-12-2016 11:25 PM (8 years ago) (m)
Personally I don't see anything wrong here. Christians should be able to identify with good governance, especially the ones that has the interest of the people at heart. It's something we rarely see anywhere in this part of the world unfortunately. So you guys should let this man of God be please.
Posted: at 26-12-2016 11:25 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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