PFN Debunks Claims Adeboye Led Anti-Insecurity Protest During Jonathan Administration

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, organised or participated in a protest against insecurity during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

The clarification comes amid renewed public debate over Nigeria's security challenges following the reported abduction of teachers and students by bandits in Oyo State. The incident sparked widespread reactions online, with some commentators citing a past event involving Pastor Adeboye as evidence that he had previously led a protest against the government over insecurity.

However, in a statement reported by Leadership News on Saturday, June 6, 2026, PFN described the claim as false and misleading. The Christian body explained that the event being referenced was a prayer walk organised by the fellowship and not a protest spearheaded by Pastor Adeboye.

According to PFN, the programme was conceived, coordinated and executed entirely by its leadership, stressing that neither Pastor Adeboye nor the RCCG directed or controlled any aspect of the initiative.

"The programme was entirely a PFN affair. All directives, instructions and operational decisions originated from PFN leadership without any interference whatsoever from Pastor E.A. Adeboye or the RCCG," the statement read.

PFN accused those promoting the contrary narrative of attempting to distort facts and tarnish the reputation of the respected cleric. It maintained that the prayer walk was a spiritual exercise aimed at seeking divine intervention on national issues rather than a political demonstration against the government.

The fellowship reiterated that the event should not be portrayed as a protest organised by Pastor Adeboye, emphasizing the need for accuracy in public discourse, particularly on matters involving religious leaders and national issues.