The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has dismissed allegations linking the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, to a recent nationwide prayer rally organised by the fellowship.
In a statement, PFN described the claims as false, misleading and capable of creating unnecessary controversy around the event. The organisation clarified that the prayer rally was a PFN initiative and should not be attributed to any individual church denomination or religious leader.
According to the fellowship, reports suggesting that RCCG or Pastor Adeboye sponsored, directed or was otherwise responsible for the prayer programme were inaccurate. PFN stressed that the event was organised under its umbrella as part of its ongoing efforts to mobilise Christians across the country to pray for peace, security and national development.
The fellowship reiterated that its activities are conducted through its established structures and involve participation from various Pentecostal churches and leaders nationwide. It urged the public to disregard information suggesting that the prayer rally was the project of a single church or cleric.
PFN also expressed concern over what it described as attempts to misrepresent the purpose of the gathering, emphasizing that the prayer rally was non-partisan and focused on spiritual intercession for Nigeria amid prevailing socio-economic and security challenges.
The organisation called on media practitioners and members of the public to verify information before publication or circulation, warning that unsubstantiated claims could fuel misunderstanding among religious groups and the wider public.
Pastor Adeboye and RCCG had not publicly commented on the allegations as of the time of filing this report. However, PFN maintained that neither the church nor its leader should be held responsible for narratives surrounding the prayer event.
The clarification comes amid heightened public discussions over the role of religious organisations in addressing national issues through advocacy, prayer and civic engagements.
