LAGOS — GENERAL Overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has warned those who will be seeking political office in 2011 general elections with the aim to entrench corruption, to drop the idea, saying God would frustrate anyone who may be contesting to embezzle public funds.

He said any politician seeking political office to steal public funds to enrich himself must be frustrated by God through one way or the other, but assured those with genuine interest to serve the people of God’s favour, support and protection.

Adeboye, who spoke with newsmen through his Special Assistant on Administration and Personnel, Pastor Johnson Odesola, after a special prayer session for the political sector, yesterday, at the church’s headquarters, Ebute- Metta, Lagos urged politicians to seek the face of God for the success of the forthcoming elections.

According to him, “it is the desire of the General Overseer that the glory of Nigeria be restored, that is why we are bringing political actors so that we can pray together for the good of this country, because when we pray alone, is not enough.”

The Man of God said their mandate was not only to preach the gospel but to sensitise the people to carry out their civic responsibilities.

Responding, Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State said the prayer session signified that the spiritual role of the church to continue to pray for good governance in this nation was being fulfilled in our life time. According to him, “God created Nigeria to be great and with true leadership and when we get our elections right, this country will be truly great.”

“During the voter registration, G.O advised the people to go and register and to vote for the candidates of their choice. For us in the Redeem, it is our mandate not only to preach the gospel, but to sensitise the people to carry out their civic responsibilities. We pray that by the grace of God, there would not be no problems during the elections.

While commending Pastor Adeboye for his spiritual leadership, and the pastorate for putting the programme together, he called on the clergyman and other anointed men of God to continue to pray for Nigeria.

Sticks and Stones may break my bones but nothing you say can ever hurt me

Baraac:

Are you aware that many evil and terrible things happening in your life are as a result of the bad manner to talk to anoited men of God. Pastor Adeboye for that matter.
Please respect men of God. I don't attend RCCG but daddy Adeboye is a unique man of God not just in nigeria but he is well respected all over the world. No wonder, a prophet does not have honour in his own town.
A word is enough for the wise.

manosteel:

Hmmnn! For some of us pointing accusing finger on God's servant, you are On Your Own o!

declem:

pls,every bdy shld b careful d way he or she talk abt the man of God, i really nt by force to comment,

Baraac:

Jpworld or what do you call yourself, it seems you've got nothing reasonable to do with your time. It is shameful.

KunleOshob:

I think it would be more apt for "daddy" to warn about corruption within his immediate domain first which is the church establishment in general and his rccg in particular.

Okwyjesus:

@ JPWORLD. I really pity you because the more you talk about MAN OF GOD that reasonable people endorse to be honest and sincere( ask  TIMES MAGAZINE) the more your life fold and one day you will just waste away and discover your foolishness in hell.

There is no such thing as hell, if @ all there is, then is poverty,

mekaboy:

NIGERIANS AND RUBBISH TALK, WHAT IS WRONG WITH WHAT THE MAN OF GOD SAID?


YOU PEOPLE SAY THE POLITICIANS STEAL MONEY AND GIVE TO HIM AND HE ACCEPTS, LET ME ASK YOU, THE MONEY THE POLITICIANS STEAL, WHO OWNS IT? IS IT NOT GOD? OR DONT YOU KNOW THAT THE EARTH IS THE LORDS?

THE POLITICIAN BUY CARS NO ONE COMPLAINS , THEY BUY HOUSES WITH THE MONEY NO ONE COMPLAINS, WHEN THEY BRING PART OF GODS MONEY WHICH THEY STOLE TO THE HOUSE OF GOD, FOOLISH PEOPLE START TO TALK.

2cute:

Man's commendation of man means nothing really. God's commendation is what counts.

@JPWorld: Hell they o!! I am sure you will find out some day.

texazzpete:

This is hilarious. So according to the Pastor, God will frustrate anyone who is contesting elections to corruptly enrich himself?

Even an SS3 student knows that 99% of Nigerian politicians are in it for self-enrichment. Is he assuring us now that all these politicians will be 'frustrated'?

musKeeto:

very interesting comments,
@jpworld: Christianity is not a barrier to knowledge, never has been. As Mahatma Gandhi said "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." Ignore the misrepresentations, those who use 'spirituality' as a cover for their ignorance, self pity and low self esteem,

chi ezy:

pls what is wrong with what the man of God said. He only warned corrupt politicians for Gods sake! so if he steals money or whatever, that does not justify the activities of corrupt politicians. And please we should stop making baseless accusations. most of you making these accusations are even worse in your little corners

jpworld:

Yes there is something wrong with wat the Man of Dog says. He pretend he don't take his share from corruption, but he visit aso rock to take his cut, then tell his followers Dog says, he should warn politicians, anyone mess up, Dog will bite him.