One of the leading American banks in the United States, HSBC has closed several bank accounts of one of the biggest parishes of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in New York with the motive of refusing to deal with Nigerians.
According to a member of the church, “HSBC’s recent refusal to continue its banking relationship with our church (International Chapel, Brooklyn, of The Redeemed Christian Church of God) was on the grounds that we are Nigerians and that they will not ‘deal’ with Nigerian.,”
According to her, around late January and early February this year, “we opened accounts with HSBC and, in less than four months of doing business with HSBC, we received a call from a representative from the local branch letting us know of this information. We have informed the chairman of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in North America of this.”
Both Pastor James Fadele, the chairman of the RCCG in North America, and Pastor Kunle Omotoso, the senior pastor in the parish, confirmed the story. The RCCG parish involved, ICB, is one of the biggest in New York, and one of the oldest in North America, where the church has been operating for 15 years.
A source from the US Redemption Camp in Dallas, the headquarters of the RCCG in North America, also confirmed the incident, further disclosing that the church was actually considering setting up a bank in the US because of its rising size and increasing influence in the Nigerian and African community there.
This is ridiculous, what are they trying to say?
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Posted: at 12-07-2011 05:19 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
maryclaret at 12-07-2011 06:27 PM (13 years ago) (f)
What are they trying to say? It's quite clear what they're trying to say: They do not want to do business with Nigerians. Hmm...wonder why (NOT REALLY). This is what bad eggs abroad are doing to good Nigerians with good intentions. Forget the saying, "One rotten egg spoils the bunch." This is more like: many rotten eggs spoils the few cause it's just too much.
Ada Mbaise
Posted: at 12-07-2011 06:27 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
If they don't want your business and your money, go to another bank. They may as well check with the attorney general's office to see if the bank has broken any law.
Posted: at 12-07-2011 09:15 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
interpo77 at 12-07-2011 09:28 PM (13 years ago) (m)
IT IS A LETTING DOWN not only to the church but also to nigeria a whole, but , when one door closes , another can open, there re many banks there to deal with afterall
Posted: at 12-07-2011 09:28 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
brendivas at 13-07-2011 12:29 AM (13 years ago) (f)
Quote from: maryclaret on 12-07-2011 06:27 PM
What are they trying to say? It's quite clear what they're trying to say: They do not want to do business with Nigerians. Hmm...wonder why (NOT REALLY). This is what bad eggs abroad are doing to good Nigerians with good intentions. Forget the saying, "One rotten egg spoils the bunch." This is more like: many rotten eggs spoils the few cause it's just too much.
The business under the cover of church is getting out of hand if what we hear daily is anything to go by.
Posted: at 13-07-2011 12:29 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
sugaDaddy1forU at 13-07-2011 12:34 AM (13 years ago) (m)
Quote from: maryclaret on 12-07-2011 06:27 PM
What are they trying to say? It's quite clear what they're trying to say: They do not want to do business with Nigerians. Hmm...wonder why (NOT REALLY). This is what bad eggs abroad are doing to good Nigerians with good intentions. Forget the saying, "One rotten egg spoils the bunch." This is more like: many rotten eggs spoils the few cause it's just too much.
I TOT ALL THE 419ERS LIVE IN NIGERIA NOT ABROAD....
P.S DON'T HATE ME BCOZ OF WHAT COMES OUT OF MY MOUTH, I DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT MYSELF, SO phyukOFF..
Posted: at 13-07-2011 12:34 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Ask_For_Email at 13-07-2011 12:37 AM (13 years ago) (m)
Quote from: deboalabi262 on 13-07-2011 12:24 AM
For every action, there would be a reaction. Let's wait and see....
Stop bluffing. Like your going to call up the bank and withdraw your money. Trust me they don't need you, or RCCG. Truth is you don't have economic leverage/power to make them think twice about it.
<p>And If you wanted to withdraw whatever money you had with the bank, not only would I have em give you your money, I'll advice them to hire goons to beat your black ass on your way out. Just shut up, continue drinking your garri and don't speak on what you can't back up.
Posted: at 13-07-2011 12:37 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
deboalabi262 at 13-07-2011 12:47 AM (13 years ago) (m)
Quote from: Ask_For_Email on 13-07-2011 12:37 AM
Quote from: deboalabi262 on 13-07-2011 12:24 AM
For every action, there would be a reaction. Let's wait and see....
Stop bluffing. Like your going to call up the bank and withdraw your money. Trust me they don't need you, or RCCG. Truth is you don't have economic leverage/power to make them think twice about it.
<p>And If you wanted to withdraw whatever money you had with the bank, not only would I have em give you your money, I'll advice them to hire goons to beat your black ass on your way out. Just shut up, continue drinking your garri and don't speak on what you can't back up.
Newbie, who is bluffing. Relax and talk sensibly. What is biting you up. Nobody is arguing with you. Express and air you view/opinion without any insult. Remember you are still learning on this forum -Newbie boy......
Who Jah Blessed, No Man Cursed......
Posted: at 13-07-2011 12:47 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
........yu already no that 
...heheh...if yu wanna smell what kebella is cooking........bring it up!!
R.I.P HATERS. 
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