The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has come out blazing, rubbishing allegations linking its recent nationwide prayer gathering to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
In a strongly worded statement, PFN described the claims as “false, misleading, and entirely baseless,” insisting the programme was fully planned and executed by the Fellowship alone.
PFN National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, set the record straight:
“It is unfair, irrational, and deeply unfortunate to attribute the programme to Pastor Adeboye or RCCG. The RCCG never called for any protest. The programme was entirely a PFN initiative.”
According to him, the decision was taken on May 19, 2026, when PFN’s National Executive Council met over Nigeria’s worsening economic and security challenges.
The outcome? A three-day nationwide fasting and prayer directive, culminating in gatherings across states — all under PFN leadership.
Bakare stressed that RCCG’s role was simply participation, just like other Pentecostal churches.
“Every church, including RCCG, only complied as responsible members of the Pentecostal community,” he explained.
He further clarified that the final day coincided with Pentecost Sunday, a global Christian observance — not a Nigeria-specific or RCCG-led event.
Protest Plan Dropped Over Security Fears
In a major revelation, PFN disclosed that an earlier plan involving public processions and placards was shelved deliberately.
The reason? Security concerns.
“We stepped it down to prevent infiltration by hoodlums and avoid turning a spiritual exercise into a security crisis,” Bakare said.
PFN Slams Attacks on Christian Leaders
The Fellowship didn’t hold back in condemning what it described as a growing trend of insults and false accusations against respected Christian figures.
“It is unacceptable to malign or curse our fathers in the faith. Public discourse must be guided by truth and responsibility,” the statement warned.
PFN also commended RCCG for standing in unity with other churches, noting that its participation aligns with past national engagements, including directives from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
“Stop Spreading Lies!”
The body issued a strong warning against the spread of fake news, defamatory content, and misleading narratives, urging media and the public to verify facts before publication.
Reaffirming its mission, PFN said it will continue to pray for Nigeria, advocate justice, and push for better governance under the leadership of its President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke.
As tensions rise in public discourse, PFN’s message is loud and clear:
Truth matters — and misinformation won’t be tolerated.
