‘Homosexuality’: RCCG Calls For More Evidence Against Suspended Pastors

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has released a dedicated phone number and email address for church members and the public to submit evidence as part of its investigation into allegations of homosexuality against two church leaders.

THE WHISTLER reported on Tuesday that Pastor Ayorinde Ade Bello and Deacon Oke Mayowa were suspended from their positions following allegations of homosexual activities involving young church members.

The church also tasked the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration to investigate the allegations within two weeks.

But reacting on Tuesday, Pastor Bello said he is innocent of the alleged homosexual act. He spoke in a statement shared across his social media accounts.

The RCCG’s National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, however, issued a statement titled “RCCG Addresses Allegations Against Youth Ministers,” asking church members with relevant information to come forward.

“We encourage anyone with pertinent evidence that could assist our investigation to come forward. Please note that only substantiated evidence directly related to this case will be considered; other submissions will not be reviewed.

“All evidence should be forwarded to the Special Assistant to the General Overseer [Administration] via [email protected] or 09039000700. Your cooperation will reinforce our commitment to justice and ensure a thorough resolution,” he said.

He added that, “As a precautionary measure, the Youth Ministers have been placed on indefinite suspension and removed from all ministerial duties until we can fully address these allegations.”

Pastor Akande stressed that RCCG was founded on principles of holiness: “We are dedicated to transparency and will not tolerate any actions that contradict our core values nor cover up wrongful conduct.

“We appreciate any assistance in this matter and ask that individuals or groups with tangible evidence provide the necessary details,” the statement stated.