The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has strongly refuted allegations linking the recent nationwide prayer gathering and related activities to the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, or its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, describing such claims as ‘false, misleading, and entirely baseless’.
In a statement, the National Secretary of PFN, Bishop David Bakare, explained that the programme was conceived, approved, coordinated, and executed solely under the authority of the PFN.
According to Bakare, “It is deeply unfortunate for anyone to attempt to attribute the programme to Pastor E.A. Adeboye or the Redeemed Christian Church of God. The RCCG never called for any protest. The programme was entirely a PFN initiative.”
He noted that “The programme was entirely a PFN affair and all directives, instructions, and operational decisions originated from PFN leadership without any interference whatsoever from Pastor Adeboye or the RCCG. Every church that participated, including RCCG, simply complied with the directive of the Fellowship as responsible members of the Pentecostal community.”
Bishop Bakare further noted that the final day of the programme coincided with Pentecost Sunday, a globally recognised Christian observance commemorating the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Church.
“Pentecost is celebrated worldwide by Christians across denominations and nations. Therefore, the gatherings held were not peculiar to RCCG or churches in Nigeria alone. They formed part of a global Christian observance,” he explained.
He further disclosed that an initial proposal involving public processions and placards was responsibly suspended by PFN leadership after careful assessment of prevailing security concerns.
The Fellowship expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the programme, describing it as successful in mobilising believers to pray for the nation while also conveying the concerns and aspirations of Nigerians to those in authority.
“We are grateful to God that the programme was successful and widely embraced. If there are individuals who believe alternative approaches should have been adopted, they are free to organize lawful initiatives of their own rather than spreading unfounded allegations and misinformation borne out of ignorance or prejudice,” Bishop Bakare said.
The Fellowship called on Christians and Nigerians at large to reject misinformation, embrace truth, and work together in the collective interest of national peace, unity, and progress.
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