Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), recently stated that the next president of Nigeria, in light of the upcoming 2027 general elections, has already been predetermined by divine will.
This declaration was made during a workers’ meeting held at the Redemption City, located along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Adeboye emphasized that the election’s outcome transcends human influence, asserting that ultimately, the will of God will triumph.
Adeboye said, “The next president has already been decided by God, who owns the universe. It is not something we can determine by human effort alone. The will of God will be done.”
He cautioned Nigerians against anxiety over political developments, saying God remained sovereign over the nation’s future.
“I never said we should not be involved in politics, but we must understand that God has the final say in the affairs of men,” he said.
Adeboye urged citizens to remain prayerful and peaceful as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.
“We should do our part, but we should also keep on praying and trust God. That is what is satisfying to me,” he added.
The cleric also reacted to comments credited to activist Omoyele Sowore, who reportedly described him, Bishop David Oyedepo and Pastor William Kumuyi as “fathers of Christians in Nigeria.”
Adeboye dismissed the description, saying he did not consider himself the father of all Christians in the country.
He said leadership of the Christian community in Nigeria rests with the Christian Association of Nigeria, whose president represents Christians nationally.
Adeboye said, “Sowore said that we are not the fathers of Christians but we are denominational fathers. He is very correct. I don’t want to be father of all Christians in Nigeria. I’m satisfied with being the father of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. That’s enough assignments for me.
“I have never wanted to be the father of all Christians in Nigeria. The CAN President is the father leader of Christians in Nigeria.”
Adeboye also rejected claims on social media that the RCCG is an extension of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
He said the church had consistently spoken on national issues affecting citizens, including economic hardship.
The cleric added that if the leadership of CAN called for a peaceful protest over governance issues, he would participate, stressing that his position was based on principle and not politics.
“I have protested before during the Goodluck Jonathan administration,” he said.
Adeboye noted that politicians were welcome to attend services at the camp but said they would not be allowed to speak or mount the altar for campaign purposes.