The Senior Pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has defended the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, saying the cleric never organized or participated in a protest against the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Suleman’s remarks come amid renewed debate on social media over the role of prominent religious leaders in speaking out against insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria.

According to Suleman, the event often cited by critics as a protest against Jonathan’s government was, in fact, a prayer walk initiated by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria. He explained that Adeboye and other Christian leaders merely complied with a directive from the fellowship to participate in prayers over the country’s security challenges and economic difficulties.

The clarification follows recent statements by RCCG rejecting claims that Adeboye protested against Jonathan’s administration or has remained silent on national issues. The church said photographs circulating online had been taken out of context and misrepresented as evidence of a protest against the former president. RCCG maintained that the images were linked to organized prayer and peace initiatives rather than political demonstrations. 

In a statement issued this week, RCCG also stressed that Adeboye has consistently maintained a non-partisan position and has never campaigned for any government in power. The church noted that he has addressed issues such as insecurity, corruption, governance, elections, and economic hardship through prayers, counsel, and public comments rather than partisan political activism. 

The church further explained that on previous occasions, Adeboye only communicated decisions taken by the PFN regarding prayer programmes and rallies, rather than independently organizing protests. 

The debate has intensified amid growing public concern over insecurity and economic challenges under the current administration. However, RCCG insists that portraying Adeboye as either a partisan actor or a supporter of any government is inaccurate and does not reflect his longstanding public stance. 

Suleman’s intervention adds to ongoing discussions within religious and civic circles about how faith leaders should engage with national issues while maintaining their spiritual responsibilities.