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We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by hillsate: 11:29pm On Aug 02, 2011
Disturbed by the claims made recently by one of the grand sons of their late father, against the church their father founded, and its current General Overseer, all the 5 children of the family of Pa. Josiah Akindayomi have denied harbouring any dissent nor are they formenting any protests against Pastor Enoch Adeboye or the RCCGalt

In a press statement distributed in New York by Pastor Titi Akindayomi Adewale, the 4th born and third daughter of the late RCCG founder the family noted that " we would like to publicly state that Abiodun Olukowajo is not appointed to represent or speak on behalf of the family. Hence, all the statements against Daddy G.O and RCCG are entirely null and void."

Pastor Titi, as she is fondly called, is a well-known New York based RCCG pastor of Holy Ghost Zone located in the West Chester County of New York, on the western shore of the city. She said after an emergency family meeting yesterday in Lagos, her 4 other siblings, authorized her to issue the statement on the behalf of the family.

The other siblings who are based in Lagos, Nigeria are Pastor Mrs Olufunmilayo Olukowajo, whose son had issued the controversial protest letter, Pastor Mrs Olubunmi Deborah Akindele, Pastor John Kolade Akindayomi and Pastor Ifeoluwa Akindayomi.

Below is the full text of the family statement:



OUR RESPONSE TO THE CLAIMS by Abiodun Olukowajo claiming be representing Akindayomi family.



Firstly, we would like to publicly state that Abiodun Olukowajo is not appointed to represent or speak on behalf of the family. Hence, all the statements against Daddy G.O and RCCG are entirely null and void

Here is the true opinion of the Akindayomi family:

1. We are very satisfied with the running of RCCG since the death of Late Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi 30 years ago.

2. Regarding payments, the Akindayomi Family has received substantial financial support from RCCG in the last 30 years – with children and grand children and great grand children as beneficiaries

3. RCCG has grown from 40 parishes to an applaudable 20,000+ parishes across the globe with the primary interest to win souls as articulated in the mission of the church

4. The legacy of the Late Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi …(It is the responsibility of the children to reflect the legacies of the father in their conducts.) Galatians 6:4-says “Let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another”. Moreover, Late Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi mentioned during his lifetime didn’t want any ceremonies heralding him because his main goal was to always put Jesus at the fore-front. Hence, not even after his demise.

5. Regarding transparency, we believe that the running of the church is left to the discretion of whoever God has appointed as the General Overseer of His Church. We trust Daddy G.O and we know that whatever decision he makes is as led by God. Hence, we do not need to have an idea of RCCG accounts or any decision making processes regarding any building work, major or even minor project. The Akindayomi family doesn’t feel any disrespect because the church doesn’t report to us.

6. The vision of late Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi has been adequately preserved and even taken further by Daddy G.O. whatever improvements that have been made by Daddy G.O have been for the furtherance of the gospel of Jesus Christ and we are satisfied with that. Hence, we do not need a permanent representative of the family in the governing council to act as a police or signatory to any document.

7. There is absolutely no need for a family picture of the surviving members of late Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi to be included in any publication of RCCG. This is God’s church, not a business venture.

8. The Akindayomi family does not require any disclosure to be made in regards to purchases of buildings, transportations and salaries of decision makers. We also do not demand that this information be made public to the worldwide membership annually. The Akindayomi family is not requesting a full disclosure of the private assets of the decision makers at the RCCG. It is none of our business.

9. Daddy G.O is the General Overseer of the RCCG and it is entirely appropriate and responsible for his name to be clearly and easily located on any RCCG material/resource. This is an attribute of a good leader and it is entirely his decision wherever he would like his name located.

10. The Akindayomi’s family is satisfied with the spiritual direction of RCCG under Daddy G.O’s leadership. We trust his beliefs and we can bank on his integrity as a man that seeks to please God always. We believe in the advancements, so we do not demand that RCCG reverts back to its original position. “The Church is marching on”, We continually pray that God’s grace and anointing be increased upon his life so he can continue the good work in advancing the kingdom of God.

11. Contrary to Abiodun Olukowajo’s opinion, the Akindayomi’s family knows that God led late Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi to appoint Pastor Adeboye after him to be the General Overseer of RCCG for life. Thus, he has the divine right as directed by God to choose his successor after him too. We do not believe, and as a matter of fact, it is not in the original word God gave Papa to elect the General Overseer by ballot or election. We trust, believe and in submission to the authority God has set over us and not democracy.

SIGNED: Pastor Mrs Titi Akindayomi-Adewale, New York

August 2, 2011

http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/laolu-akande/we-have-no-grudges-against-adeboye-children-of-founder.html
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by hillsate: 11:32pm On Aug 02, 2011
I knew there is more to the earlier story.
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by ifydio(m): 12:25am On Aug 03, 2011
Hmm somebody just wanted to put the G O in a bad image sad sad sad sad
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by mekaboy(m): 2:05am On Aug 03, 2011



THE DEVIL HAS BEEN DISGRACED. I AM HAPPY TO READ THIS.

Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by Nobody: 2:30am On Aug 03, 2011
i knew the bearer of the intial post had a bad motive financial gain.
He should better ask God for mercy cos God has commanded in his word that "touch not my anointed and do my prophet no harm"
One thing am very sure daddy G O won't react cos he would have left him to God.
It's just a terrible thing to fall into the hands of God's wrath
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by Sicherheit(m): 2:36am On Aug 03, 2011
blackchukky:

i knew the bearer of the intial post had a bad motive financial gain.
He should better ask God for mercy cos God has commanded in his word that "touch not my anointed and do my prophet no harm"
One thing am very sure daddy G O won't react cos he would have left him to God.
It's just a terrible thing to fall into the hands of God's wrath
Sheep!! undecided
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by dare2think: 2:46am On Aug 03, 2011
^^^^^^

Sheep??


You are such a nice person.



Sheeps are not that gullible.
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by rezzy: 6:23am On Aug 03, 2011
God is good. He is not an author of confusion
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by udbyron1(m): 6:28am On Aug 03, 2011
despite their father found the church does not mean the children of the founder should have a say in matters like this cuz this is God's work and not a familly ish.[/color][color=#006600]
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by buy1get3(m): 7:46am On Aug 03, 2011
money can short mouth like we short the door
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by Biggie9: 7:51am On Aug 03, 2011
Forget that stuff, Daddy GO must have promised them a good share of the church dividends for them to pipe down. Come to think of it, its morally unfair for Daddy GO to be cruising around in a private jet bought by the church while the kids and the children of the late founder are left with no one caring for them. This chop alone attitude kills and distroys trust. Adeboye should do the needy by ensuring that he keeps them close and carries them along becos it will actually cost him or RCCG nothing to ensure they are fine.
End of Story!
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by YomiKaycee: 7:58am On Aug 03, 2011
''Forget that stuff, Daddy GO must have promised them a good share of the church dividends for them to pipe down. Come to think of it, its morally unfair for Daddy GO to be cruising around in a private jet bought by the church while the kids and the children of the late founder are left with no one caring for them. This chop alone attitude kills and distroys trust. Adeboye should do the needy by ensuring that he keeps them close and carries them along becos it will actually cost him or RCCG nothing to ensure they are fine.
End of Story!''


The above is well said. We are all humans!
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by Biggie9: 7:59am On Aug 03, 2011
ud byron[1]:

despite their father found the church does not mean the children of the founder should have a say in matters like this cuz this is God's work and not a familly ish.[/color][color=#006600]

Just look at your mouth, why shouldnt the children of the late founder and visionier of the church have a say, afterall i heard that most of them are still pastors and strong worshippers in the church. If the church can buy a private jet for Daddy GO and build a castle for the Adeboye family inside redeemed camp then atleast the welfare of the kids and children of the late founder should be of some concern to Adeboye. Afterall, it wont cost him anything to do that unless he is sidelining them delibrate for some reason no one knows. Like its said, its a chop alone attitude thats bringing all this problem. Pls this should be settled amicably.
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by wetu: 8:29am On Aug 03, 2011
The Children of the founder are the children of Jesus:

Mat 16:18  And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.


The Church should be under the leadership of the elders:

Act 20:17  And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
and he (Paul) told the elders of Ephesus:

Act 20:28  Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.


If the children of the founder of Akindayomi happen to be elders of RCCG as well, then by all means they should have a say in the affairs of the church.

Biblically, Pastors are elders:

1Ti 5:17  Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Titus 1:5  For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and[b] ordain elders in every city[/b], as I had appointed thee:
Titus 1:6  If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
Titus 1:7  For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;


A GO is not bad, but biblically, we see that the apostles didn't appoint a GO to any church, they appointed elders. Adeboye can be GO but the elders (pastors, teachers, counsellors, "board members"wink are accountable to the Holy Ghost for the affairs of the church.

update: One can argue that Titus was a GO perhaps, nevertheless we see that he was instructed to appoint elders and presumably leave to the next city, just like Paul left the Ephesians in the hands of the elders.
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by dforestfox: 9:30am On Aug 03, 2011
As far as i am concern they are all thieves including Adebayo!!
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by dblessed(f): 9:45am On Aug 03, 2011
May God have mercy! and you people better watch what you say! embarassed
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by llexie: 10:42am On Aug 03, 2011
i am personally happy for their response. may the Lord continue to uphold His household.
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by Nobody: 12:25pm On Aug 03, 2011
[center]RCCG Update: Pastor Adeboye Hurriedly Makes Peace With Akindayomi Children; Family Denounces Petition Against The GO[/center]

To avert further negative publicity over a petition written by a member of the Akindayomi family, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Monday rushed back to Nigeria from the United Kingdom to hold an emergency meeting with the family of the Reverend Akindayomi, founder of the church.

The closed door session was arranged to put out the fire generated by a petition published on SaharaReporters which was written by a member of the family. In the petition which was circulated to several zonal coordinators of the RCCG across the globe, Oluwakojo accused the RCCG leader of lack of transparency and complete deviation from the principles and vision of the founder of the late Pa. Josiah Akindayomi.

Oluwakojo, a grandson of Pa. Akindayomi, has refused to back down from his position, he reportedly refused all entreaties to withdraw his petition from circulation before it was eventually sent to SaharaReporters.

In a rejoinder sent to SaharaReporters today, Pastor Mrs Titi Akindayomi-Adewale, one of the daughters of Pa Akindayomi, stated that the family has been “very satisfied” with the running of RCCG since the death of their father 30 years ago. She also affirmed that in the last 30 years, the family has received “substantial financial support” from RCCG and that the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Pa Akindayomi have been beneficiaries of that support.

With reference to the touchy subject of transparency, the rejoinder said, “We believe that the running of the church is left to the discretion of whoever God has appointed as the General Overseer of His Church. We trust Daddy G.O and we know that whatever decision he makes is as led by God.

Hence, we do not need to have an idea of RCCG accounts or any decision making processes regarding any building work, major or even minor project. The Akindayomi family doesn’t feel any disrespect because the church doesn’t report to us.”

Five of the Akindayomis, including Mrs. Titi Akindayomi-Adewale, who lives in New York and reportedly joined the meeting by speakerphone, met with Pastor Adeboye yesterday.

A family source told SaharaReporters that the "peace meeting" was called to put an end to all the bickering and all the complaints surrounding the way the church is being run. He noted, however, that the meeting last night was only a temporary truce as long as all members of the Akindayomi family are not brought together to resolve their difference over the matter.

Pa. Akindayomi founded RCCG, popularly referred to as “Redeemed,” after he left a white garment church. Prior to founding the church, he was a polygamist. The family crisis reportedly stems from that background as the founder was said to have ditched one of his wives quietly when he became a born again Christian.

Today’s rejoinder did not end without mentioning the petitioner by name. “Contrary to Abiodun Olukowajo’s opinion, the Akindayomi’s family knows that God led late Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi to appoint Pastor Adeboye after him to be the General Overseer of RCCG for life,”

Dismissing the call for the church to be involved in choosing its GO, the rejoinder said he has the “divine right as directed by God” to choose his successor.

“We do not believe, and as a matter of fact, it is not in the original word God gave Papa to elect the General Overseer by ballot or election. We trust, believe and in submission to the authority God has set over us and not democracy.”

However, a member of RCCG in New York told Saharareporters that Pastor Titi frequently expresses concern the abandonment of the family and this source pointed us to the pastor's Facebook page where she made an entry on July 14, 2009 to the effect that, “Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”. This source disclosed to our correspondent that Pastor Titi's entry was an indirect reference to the fact that Pastor Adeboye was basking in the glory whose foundation was made by her father.
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by hardywaltz(m): 12:36pm On Aug 03, 2011
Na una sabi 4 dis Nairaland.
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by Biggie9: 12:47pm On Aug 03, 2011
ogodomi:

[center]RCCG Update: Pastor Adeboye Hurriedly Makes Peace With Akindayomi Children; Family Denounces Petition Against The GO[/center]

To avert further negative publicity over a petition written by a member of the Akindayomi family, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Monday rushed back to Nigeria from the United Kingdom to hold an emergency meeting with the family of the Reverend Akindayomi, founder of the church.

The closed door session was arranged to put out the fire generated by a petition published on SaharaReporters which was written by a member of the family. In the petition which was circulated to several zonal coordinators of the RCCG across the globe, Oluwakojo accused the RCCG leader of lack of transparency and complete deviation from the principles and vision of the founder of the late Pa. Josiah Akindayomi.

Oluwakojo, a grandson of Pa. Akindayomi, has refused to back down from his position, he reportedly refused all entreaties to withdraw his petition from circulation before it was eventually sent to SaharaReporters.

In a rejoinder sent to SaharaReporters today, Pastor Mrs Titi Akindayomi-Adewale, one of the daughters of Pa Akindayomi, stated that the family has been “very satisfied” with the running of RCCG since the death of their father 30 years ago. She also affirmed that in the last 30 years, the family has received “substantial financial support” from RCCG and that the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Pa Akindayomi have been beneficiaries of that support.

With reference to the touchy subject of transparency, the rejoinder said, “We believe that the running of the church is left to the discretion of whoever God has appointed as the General Overseer of His Church. We trust Daddy G.O and we know that whatever decision he makes is as led by God.

Hence, we do not need to have an idea of RCCG accounts or any decision making processes regarding any building work, major or even minor project. The Akindayomi family doesn’t feel any disrespect because the church doesn’t report to us.”

Five of the Akindayomis, including Mrs. Titi Akindayomi-Adewale, who lives in New York and reportedly joined the meeting by speakerphone, met with Pastor Adeboye yesterday.

A family source told SaharaReporters that the "peace meeting" was called to put an end to all the bickering and all the complaints surrounding the way the church is being run. He noted, however, that the meeting last night was only a temporary truce as long as all members of the Akindayomi family are not brought together to resolve their difference over the matter.

Pa. Akindayomi founded RCCG, popularly referred to as “Redeemed,” after he left a white garment church. Prior to founding the church, he was a polygamist. The family crisis reportedly stems from that background as the founder was said to have ditched one of his wives quietly when he became a born again Christian.

Today’s rejoinder did not end without mentioning the petitioner by name. “Contrary to Abiodun Olukowajo’s opinion, the Akindayomi’s family knows that God led late Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi to appoint Pastor Adeboye after him to be the General Overseer of RCCG for life,”

Dismissing the call for the church to be involved in choosing its GO, the rejoinder said he has the “divine right as directed by God” to choose his successor.

“We do not believe, and as a matter of fact, it is not in the original word God gave Papa to elect the General Overseer by ballot or election. We trust, believe and in submission to the authority God has set over us and not democracy.”

However, a member of RCCG in New York told Saharareporters that Pastor Titi frequently expresses concern the abandonment of the family and this source pointed us to the pastor's Facebook page where she made an entry on July 14, 2009 to the effect that, “Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”. This source disclosed to our correspondent that Pastor Titi's entry was an indirect reference to the fact that Pastor Adeboye was basking in the glory whose foundation was made by her father.



Me i dey laugh ooo.
Baba Adeboye u suppose know say u go settle noooww. Afterall na them papa open d church wey u dey sit enjoy now. Even de private jet wey u dey ride na church buy am. The castle wey u dey live for Redemption ground na church money build am. So why na only u and your own family go de chop dat chuch money now? Baba, d money suppose go round u know, afterall na "chop i chop" be de best policy. Abi u wan take idea scheme Akindayomi family comot for anything wey concern d church wey dia papa open? u no say dat one no possible nowww!
Our people talk say "him wey de chop alone de die alone".
Make u hear dis one wise up and release small money to dem pikin of de person wey open dis church i de beg u.
But u know say if no do am dis church go split, make u mark my words today ooooo!
Na spirit of God say make i talk dis one!!!
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by dforestfox: 12:57pm On Aug 03, 2011
This is getting interesting, all this people are 'suppose' pastor abi, so who amongest them dey lie oo!!
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by sayso: 1:54pm On Aug 03, 2011
In a rejoinder sent to SaharaReporters today, Pastor Mrs Titi Akindayomi-Adewale, one of the daughters of Pa Akindayomi, stated that the family has been “very satisfied” with the running of RCCG since the death of their father 30 years ago.  She also affirmed that in the last 30 years, the family has received “substantial financial support” from RCCG and that the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Pa Akindayomi have been beneficiaries of that support.
is this now a business for the few to benefit? this statement has confirm that churches actually run a business empire.
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by kurus: 2:17pm On Aug 03, 2011
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Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by tunde233(m): 3:20pm On Aug 03, 2011
I am happy to read this. Shame to the Devil and
to those who supported his agenda overtly or
coverty. Praise to our victorious Lord. Jesus Christ
the owner of His church
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by arokenny(m): 4:24pm On Aug 03, 2011
Some nairalanders thnk u can just talk anyhow, na wah o!
Can i ask dat, if d man of God have'nt taking d chuch 2 d present higher height tru Gods knowlegde, will dis so called "olukowajo" b asking 4 his own pay?
Dis is strictly Gods own venture, and sud be seen, addressed n treated as such. Mind u, God promised those who serves him prosperity, and if it is'nt happing dat way, most of d those critics of men of God will be mooking dem big time. God have mecy!
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by ojobdn(m): 8:23pm On Aug 03, 2011
One thing to think about is how was the redeem church run under the leadership of the founder and another thing to think about is how successful was the church during the reign of the founder comapare to the present leadership. I believe that if God did not dierect the founder to choose the present leader the church won't have been successful as it is now and beside this children of the founder were alive and around when the church was given to the present leader. If it is not God at work then the founder would have bestowed the leadership of the church to one of his children and it would have been a family inheritance church. God know while he gave the church to the present leader.
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by alphonsok: 8:53pm On Aug 03, 2011
that guy is being used by devil and those who write negative comment against G.O, beware of the wrath of God.G.o is an anointed man of God and he deserve respect.
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by Sicherheit(m): 9:10pm On Aug 03, 2011
ogodomi:


However, a member of RCCG in New York told Saharareporters that Pastor Titi frequently expresses concern the abandonment of the family and this source pointed us to the pastor's Facebook page where she made an entry on July 14, 2009 to the effect that, “Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”. This source disclosed to our correspondent that Pastor Titi's entry was an indirect reference to the fact that Pastor Adeboye was basking in the glory whose foundation was made by her father.


Hmmmm undecided
Re: We Have No Grudges Against Adeboye - Children Of Founder by Jeezuzpick(m): 7:36am On Aug 04, 2011
Well, I don't know what the furore was all about.

All I know is no Church on earth belongs to any human being(s)

If you are in a Church where men hold sway and God seems secondary,

BALE OUT!!

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