Redeemed Church under pressure to remove Tinubu’s wife as pastor

•Why we won’t oblige — Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has confirmed that there is pressure on the church to remove Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, from her position as an ordained pastor in the church.

Speaking during the monthly Holy Ghost Service, Adeboye however insisted that Mrs. Tinubu will not be removed from her position.

He explained that Senator Tinubu was ordained as an Assistant Pastor in the church more than 10 years ago, long before her husband, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, showed any intention of running for the presidency.

He emphasised that the First Lady went through the full process of ordination and has not violated any of the church’s guidelines. He added that the church will not bow to external pressure calling for her removal.

Adeboye emphasised that the church is not aligned with any political party and remains open to all worshippers.

He noted that attendees cut across major political platforms including APC, PDP, ADC, APGA and LP, and maintained that while the church welcomes everyone, it does not permit politicians to use its altar for campaign purposes.

On the 2027 presidential election, he said the individual who will lead Nigeria has already been ordained by God.

He also addressed insecurity affecting Christians in northern Nigeria, stating that the church has continued to provide support through internally displaced persons camps and welfare initiatives, while rejecting claims that it has remained silent. (Adapted from an AriseNews