The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has cautioned bloggers, commentators, media organisations and content creators against publishing unverified reports concerning its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
In a statement issued by its Public Relations Office on Tuesday, the church expressed concern over what it described as the persistent circulation of false narratives and misleading commentaries about Adeboye and the church.
“The lies have gone on long enough. It stops now,” the statement declared.
According to the church, Pastor Adeboye and the RCCG have repeatedly been subjected to misrepresentations driven by personal interests and agenda-setting, warning that such narratives would no longer go unchallenged.
“Let it be clearly stated: Pastor Adeboye and The RCCG will not be defined by falsehood, and neither will the Church remain silent while inaccurate narratives are repeatedly circulated as facts,” the statement said.
The church noted that it has designated communication channels and authorised representatives responsible for conveying its official positions, urging members of the public to disregard any information not verified through those platforms.
It stressed that claims relating to Pastor Adeboye or the RCCG should not be treated as official unless they are communicated, endorsed or confirmed through the church’s recognised public relations channels.
RCCG also issued a direct warning to publishers and media practitioners, emphasising the need for accuracy and proper verification before publication.
“To bloggers, commentators, media platforms, and content publishers: this serves as a clear notice. Accuracy is not optional. Responsible journalism requires verification,” the church stated.
“Going forward, any publication concerning Pastor E.A. Adeboye or The RCCG should be properly fact-checked through the Church’s official PR platform before being presented as fact.”
While the church did not identify any specific report, blogger or media outlet that prompted the statement, it maintained that the public deserves factual information rather than speculation.
“The public deserves the truth, not speculation. The Church deserves fairness, not distortion. Pastor Adeboye deserves accuracy, not manufactured narratives,” it added.
The church concluded by urging both the public and media professionals to prioritise verification and factual reporting.
“Verify before you believe. Fact-check before you publish. Truth matters,” the statement said.
