Adeboye Dismisses Calls to Remove Tinubu's Wife as RCCG Pastor
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has addressed growing calls for the removal of Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, from her pastoral role. Speaking during the monthly Holy Ghost Service, Adeboye firmly stated that she would not be removed as a pastor in the church.
Adeboye explained that Oluremi Tinubu was ordained as an Assistant Pastor over a decade ago, long before her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressed any intention to run for the presidency. He emphasized that her ordination followed due process and adhered strictly to the church's established guidelines.
No Breach of Doctrine
The cleric maintained that there has been no breach of doctrine or conduct that would warrant disciplinary action against the First Lady. He insisted that external pressure would not influence the church's decisions, and the pastoral role remains valid. According to Adeboye, the church would not bow to calls demanding her removal.
Mixed Reactions from Nigerians
The announcement has sparked a wave of reactions from Nigerians, particularly on social media, with opinions sharply divided.
User Thanos (@Thanors) commented, "Of course. Why will you close a channel where taxpayers' money flow into your church?" Another user, Thoughts (@Thoughtsmin12), said, "How is that our problem, we just want God to help us vote out her husband."
Mr Austin Chukwu (@austin_chu22188) criticized the decision, stating, "Why are you telling us religious yahoo yahoo. She is your cashout machine. Mtcheeeeeeew?" Similarly, David Ozovehe Omeiza (@ozoveheomeiza1) questioned the church's decision, asking, "Ask yourself, why did a church ordain someone who's married to a partner of another faith? The churches just do what they like, not what God would want them to."
Dennis Attah (@dennisattah) reacted bluntly, saying, "No 'Reasonable person' gives a sh*t."
However, some voices expressed support for the church's stance. Eljaheem Michael (@El_Jaheem) noted, "On this one I agree with the G.O. RCCG! Nigerians always having misplaced priorities. What does her ordination has to do with Nigeria's challenges?"
In a different tone, Shola Hassan (@hasbol01) urged internal accountability within the church, saying, "If you're a redeemite, the list of ordainees for 2026 has been posted… Anyone who has questionable character should be flagged." Another user, Isiaka Ali (@isiaka_ali), added, "Yes, of course, she is the wife of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. For God's sake."
Background on Adeboye's Recent Church Visit
Legit.ng previously reported that a video of Pastor Adeboye at a thanksgiving service in Ogun state stirred reactions online. The clip showed him walking to the pulpit with support from his son, Leke Adeboye, at Abraham Tabernacle in Sagamu during the April 6, 2026, event. The moment that drew attention was when he appeared to bow slightly, which many linked to honouring the church's tradition, while he later described Otunba Gbenga Daniel as an exceptional politician.
