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Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by OLAADEGBU(m): 1:35am On Oct 30
'I’ve Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager', RCCG Pastor Suspended For Alleged Same-Sex Relationship Reacts

Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has issued a statement denying allegations of homosexuality.

This follows his suspension, along with Deacon Oke Mayowa, pending an investigation into the allegations against them.

SaharaReporters reported earlier on Tuesday that RCCG National Overseer Pastor Sunday Akande confirmed the suspension in a memo dated October 28, 2024, stating that AdeBello and Mayowa have been temporarily relieved of their church responsibilities.

AdeBello broke his silence on Instagram, clarifying that his initial silence was misinterpreted as an admission of guilt.

He denied the allegations in his reaction titled: "My Response To The Allegation Of Sodomizing Teenagers."

AdeBello stated that he had never demanded sex from any male as payment or gratification in order to give them assistance, platforms or positions.

According to him, his accusers only hide under anonymity.

He noted that they have no evidence of the alleged crime other than a screenshot in a WhatsApp group.

AdeBello regretted that many who do not know him have used the opportunity to attack him, even when investigations have not indicted him.

"In the past few days, some allegations were made against me and some others via a blog on social media known as Gist Lover," he wrote. "I had wanted to respond immediately it was brought to my attention, but I was advised not to, as I was not the only one named, and all of us may have been mentioned to drive engagement on the blog.

"However, as these allegations have escalated to criminal claims, I am compelled to respond as my prolonged silence has been misconstrued as an admission of guilt. It was alleged that I have engaged in sodomy with male teenagers implying that I have been having sex with them.

"It was alleged that I demanded sex from males as payment or gratification in order to give them assistance, platforms or positions as a king maker. Some persons were mentioned as people I have allegedly had such relationship with and given platforms.

"A damaging picture was posted online portraying me as having allegedly sodomized one Mr. Jedidiah. A screenshot of a conversation on a male teenagers' WhatsApp group was posted online."

Denying the allegations, he said, "I have never sodomized or had sex with any male teenager before.

"I have never demanded for sex from any male as payment or gratification in order to give them assistance, platforms or positions. God is the only King Maker, the only One who can raise and erase kings, give positions and platforms.

"I have never had sex with Mr. Jedidiah or proposed sex to him for any reason. The questions in the screenshot were asked during a conversation in a male teenagers WhatsApp group where discussions regarding Male Reproductive Health and Self Esteem took place.


"The teenagers were taught about the right hygiene for reproductive health, the right kind of underwear to buy, and that the girth and length determines the underwear size. I also explained that their sizes should not affect their self-esteem and that they are perfectly and uniquely created by God."

According to him, it is disheartening to see that the screenshot message has now been mischievously quoted out of context to portray him as someone who has sex with male teenagers.

He said, "Please note that we have discussed a variety of topics in the WhatsApp group, including Bible studies, prayer meetings, academics, career choices, life skills, father-son and mother-son relationships.

“We have also discussed relationships with females, particularly on how to relate to and respect them, which the teenagers on the group especially the male National Teens Executives in the group can attest to.

"The instigators and accusers have used anonymity as their weapon of choice and struck from the shadows. Many who do not know me, have vilely attacked me from various quarters."

"Now I have clearly explained the screenshot WhatsApp message which is the only "evidence" that has been presented. I categorically affirm that I am innocent of the allegations against me," he explained.

SaharaReporters

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by Praxis758: 1:48am On Oct 30
A stitch in time saves nine.

Such a developing pattern should be metted with heated disciplinary measure because it could set a bad precedence that’ll decapitate the church starting from the youth wing.

However, I’m not passing judgement on this man o. Homosexuality has not place in the scriptures and no one should hide under grace to commit evil.

And it should be noted that the Church of England isn’t our standard.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by Tetrahedron(m): 1:53am On Oct 30
wahala

As someone said , proliferation of churches is one of the reasons why we are witnessing all these strange happenings

The church has abandoned its core function and is now competing with the world

it is well!

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by Thundafireseun: 2:25am On Oct 30
Oga shut up there is no smoke without fire 🔥….. you are a Gaybriel

Are you the only pastor in RCCG ?

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by EponObi(f): 2:44am On Oct 30
Story! You own done be be that.

1. You allegedly are something hated by the majority of Nigerians

2. You made big news across media platforms all over the country. Local and national news on TV and radio, news dailies, social media.

3. The biggest church in an overly religious country rejected you and gave you an official stamp and billboard confirming and marketing you as a gay.

To make your matter worse, the church didn't just say you are a gay but that you also exploited young boys within your flock.

Don't waste your time. Either prove it beyond reasonable doubt and have RCCG recant their statement or leave the country asap. Migrate to a Western country. Else the hate and discrimination you go suffer go worse pass wetin black suffer in racist countries, and it will start from your family - wife and kids.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by JohnBullMySon: 2:54am On Oct 30
I hope gistlover did proper investigation cos this will amount to an extreme case of character defamation if false.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by JohnBullMySon: 2:57am On Oct 30
EponObi:
Story! You own done be be that.

1. You allegedly are something hated by the majority of Nigerians

2. You made big news across media platforms all over the country. Local and national news on TV and radio, news dailies, social media.

3. The biggest church in an overly religious country rejected you and gave you an official stamp and billboard confirming and marketing you as a gay.

To make your matter worse, the church didn't just say you are a gay but that you also exploited young boys within your flock.

Don't waste your time. Either prove it beyond reasonable doubt and have RCCG recant their statement or leave the country asap. Migrate to a Western country. Else the hate and discrimination you go suffer go worse pass wetin black suffer in racist countries, and it will start from your family - wife and kids.
Some of you talk without brain.

How would you feel if someone accuses you of a damaging crime and people start telling you to prove your innocence beyond resonable doubt.

Proof of a crime is the job of the accuser and the prosecutor.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by CoronaVirusPro: 3:03am On Oct 30
Get a good lawyer !

Opportunity for you to cash out for defamation!

Of Redeem cannot provide concrete evidence of act, he will get nothing less N150,000,000 from the court.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by EponObi(f): 3:14am On Oct 30
JohnBullMySon:
Some of you talk without brain.

How would you feel if someone accuses you of a damaging crime and people start telling you to prove your innocence beyond resonable doubt.

Proof of a crime is the job of the accuser and the prosecutor.

Story! Make him go erase his story from the internet and memory of the millions of people. He should also tell his family members, associates, neighbors, and everyone he will cross path with from now on that the proof of the crime is the job of the RCCG.

There's no need for emotions. It's simply logic and it's why I listed the 3 reasons he's in trouble. If he's not guilty, he should take the fight to RCCG and have the media clear his name; the entire media and a big religious organizationike RCCG tainted his name with such heavy allegations (that's if he's not guilty) and you are here saying bs. Lmao

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by EponObi(f): 3:15am On Oct 30
CoronaVirusPro:
Get a good lawyer !

Opportunity for you to cash out for defamation!

Of Redeem cannot provide concrete evidence of act, he will get nothing less N150,000,000 from the court.

Toh!

And one delulu individual above is saying sh!t that burden of proof is on RCCG. Lol

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by omisanjo(m): 3:52am On Oct 30
Male they teach males reproductive education. " size and girth determine the size of boxer" u don confess already by that stupid statement.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by JohnBullMySon: 3:54am On Oct 30
EponObi:


Story! Make him go erase his story from the internet and memory of the millions of people. He should also tell his family members, associates, neighbors, and everyone he will cross path with from now on that the proof of the crime is the job of the RCCG.

There's no need for emotions. It's simply logic and it's why I listed the 3 reasons he's in trouble. If he's not guilty, he should take the fight to RCCG and have the media clear his name; the entire media and a big religious organizationike RCCG tainted his name with such heavy allegations (that's if he's not guilty) and you are here saying bs. Lmao

I don’t blame you. Your IQ must be really little for you not to know that presumption of innocence is both a legal and a human right.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by vowiski(m): 3:59am On Oct 30
omisanjo:
Male they teach males reproductive education. " size and girth determine the size of boxer" u don confess already by that stupid statement.

You are an ediot. This was a whatsapp group conversation, not a private conversation.

Who would have rather taught them size and grit?

This is probably someone interested in his position, you have no idea the dirty politics that occurrs in mega churches.

Dude is innocent.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by chrisxxx(m): 4:03am On Oct 30
JohnBullMySon:
I hope gistlover did proper investigation cos this will amount to an extreme case of character defamation if false.
There is some elements of truth. Based on the reply of the pastor he is being economical with words.
He is into some dark activities otherwise he would have thrown up an open challenge for anyone he had such with to open up including males and females.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by EponObi(f): 4:28am On Oct 30
JohnBullMySon:


I don’t blame you. Your IQ must be really little for you not to know that presumption of innocence is both a legal and a human right.

Still story! The people in and around the life of the man and people he will encounter going forward don't the know gibberish you just said. You are somewhat brilliant but grossly unintelligent and severely lack EQ.

Probably you are the suspended pastor hiding behind this moniker. Just guessing.

Anyways, just understand the world doesn't work like you put it. Peace.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by Ennyjude(f): 5:46am On Oct 30
Nigeria and accusation na 5 and 6

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by Ayed44: 6:01am On Oct 30
EponObi:
Story! You own done be be that.

1. You allegedly are something hated by the majority of Nigerians

2. You made big news across media platforms all over the country. Local and national news on TV and radio, news dailies, social media.

3. The biggest church in an overly religious country rejected you and gave you an official stamp and billboard confirming and marketing you as a gay.

To make your matter worse, the church didn't just say you are a gay but that you also exploited young boys within your flock.

Don't waste your time. Either prove it beyond reasonable doubt and have RCCG recant their statement or leave the country asap. Migrate to a Western country. Else the hate and discrimination you go suffer go worse pass wetin black suffer in racist countries, and it will start from your family - wife and kids.
The burden of proof is actually on the accuser.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by Sheuns(m): 6:11am On Oct 30
EponObi:


Toh!

And one delulu individual above is saying sh!t that burden of proof is on RCCG. Lol

It’s the duty of the accuser to prove that the accused is guilty of the allegations leveled against him. The law says you’re innocent until proven guilty.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by JASONjnr(m): 6:28am On Oct 30
He's not opening up because he's afraid of the stigmatisation that he will face henceforth.

Dude is a liar.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by superemmy(m): 6:36am On Oct 30
What stops him from posting the full WhatsApp group conversation

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by MrAmbrose(m): 6:42am On Oct 30
At this juncture I don't trust anyone again, it's not written on the face that is gay or not.

Immorality is now the order of the day.

Judgement will start from the house of God, many will say lord, lord have not prophesied in thy name?

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by hedonido: 7:03am On Oct 30
vowiski:


You are an ediot. This was a whatsapp group conversation, not a private conversation.

Who would have rather taught them size and grit?

This is probably someone interested in his position, you have no idea the dirty politics that occurrs in mega churches.

Dude is innocent.

You this gay b@stard. You should be happy this is an 'anonymous' online platform, otherwise....

Just look at what you're justifying. If I had a son in that so-called supposedly Christian WhatsApp group, let me catch you teaching him "size and girth" and see whether I would not castrate you alive and feed your rotten prick to dogs.

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by vowiski(m): 7:16am On Oct 30
hedonido:


You this gay b@stard. You should be happy this is an 'anonymous' online platform, otherwise....

Just look at what you're justifying. If I had a son in that so-called supposedly Christian WhatsApp group, let me catch you teaching him "size and girth" and see whether I would not castrate you alive and feed your rotten prick to dogs.

You are still in a primitive Stone Age. Your brain is not developed.

My point is, if he was teaching a single male, size and grit in a private conversation , it would have been a red flag.

This was a group conversation where I believe all teens are and other tutors, it was probably sex education.

You are really a slowpoke!!.

So you don’t know how many young boys develop without having idea what’s happening to them?

Some don’t change their boxers for months because they have an irresponsible parent like you, who don’t know what sex education is about.

If the church wont teach sex education, who should ?

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by vowiski(m): 7:18am On Oct 30
hedonido:


You this gay b@stard. You should be happy this is an 'anonymous' online platform, otherwise....

Just look at what you're justifying. If I had a son in that so-called supposedly Christian WhatsApp group, let me catch you teaching him "size and girth" and see whether I would not castrate you alive and feed your rotten prick to dogs.

This slowpoke thinks he can troll me cheesy

Go and check my stats.

You wey no be gay bastard, what are you doing with an iPhone whose CEO is openly Gay?

Please get a life, you retard!

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by EponObi(f): 8:16am On Oct 30
Sheuns:


It’s the duty of the accuser to prove that the accused is guilty of the allegations leveled against him. The law says you’re innocent until proven guilty.

You guys keep saying this shit when in reality it doesn't work like that. If you are accused of something like this, siddon dey look and expect your neighbors, family, colleagues, and associates to understand that the burden of proof is on the accuser.

It's not even a light accusation. Lol

Also keep assuming the millions of people who read your story in the news and social media understand that.

And you guys only want to sound intellectual. If this guy happen to be your neighbor or business partner or an employee or brand ambassador of your business, you won't be saying this bs.

Even in the western world, it doesn't work like that. We all saw how the case of Greenwood Mason went down. Dey play!

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by paxonel(m): 8:26am On Oct 30
OLAADEGBU:


AdeBello broke his silence on Instagram, clarifying that his initial silence was misinterpreted as an admission of guilt.
So, why will the church go ahead to suspend someone without hearing from him first?

I don't get it?

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by Natbrowny: 9:14am On Oct 30
How about a Male adult?

When u r alleged in Nigeria. E don be be that
Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by Finquas: 10:12am On Oct 30
U go explain tired.. no evidence

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by Rexymania(m): 10:21am On Oct 30
Lemme see the screenshot first before I could conclude

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Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:34pm On Oct 30
RCCG Church Calls On Nigerians For Evidences On Homosexuality Allegations Against Its Two Pastors


October 30, 2024
NEWS

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has invited the public to submit evidence as part of its investigation into allegations of homosexuality against two of its church leaders.

The church said it has established a reporting channel for members and the public to provide evidence related to the ongoing investigation. The channels provided include sending emails via rccgadm@gmail.com or 09039000700.

SaharaReporters reported on Tuesday that Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa had been suspended from their positions following allegations of homosexual misconduct involving young church members.

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RCCG Church Suspends Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello, Deacon Oke Mayowa Over Allegations Of Homosexuality Practices
Oct 29, 2024

RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, confirmed the suspension in a memo dated October 28, 2024, which SaharaReporters obtained, stated that AdeBello and Mayowa had been temporarily relieved of their church responsibilities.

It had also been reported that the church has given the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration two weeks to thoroughly investigate the allegations.

Late Tuesday evening, SaharaReporters reported that AdeBello had issued a statement denying allegations of homosexuality.

He broke his silence on Instagram, clarifying that his initial silence was misinterpreted as an admission of guilt. He emphatically denied the allegations, seeking to clear his name and restore his reputation.

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Oct 29, 2024

However, the church has invited anyone with useful information on the alleged atrocious act to come forward.

A statement by RCCG’s National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, and titled “RCCG Addresses Allegations Against Youth Ministers,” the church said, “We encourage anyone with pertinent evidence that could assist our investigation to come forward".

He, however, noted that only substantiated evidence directly related to "this case will be considered; other submissions will not be reviewed.

“All evidence should be forwarded to the Special Assistant to the General Overseer [Administration] via rccgadm@gmail.com or 09039000700. Your cooperation will reinforce our commitment to justice and ensure a thorough resolution,” he said.

Insisting that the church is conducting a comprehensive investigation into these claims, Akande announced that the youth ministers had been placed on indefinite suspension and removed from all ministerial duties until all the allegations were fully addressed.

“As a precautionary measure, the Youth Ministers have been placed on indefinite suspension and removed from all ministerial duties until we can fully address these allegations,” he added.

He affirmed that RCCG was founded on principles of holiness, a commitment reflected in all its teachings and practices.

“We are dedicated to transparency and will not tolerate any actions that contradict our core values nor cover up wrongful conduct.

“We appreciate any assistance in this matter and ask that individuals or groups with tangible evidence provide the necessary details,” the statement stated.

SaharaReporters

SaharaReporters reported on Tuesday that Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa had been suspended from their positions following allegations of homosexual misconduct involving young church members.
Re: Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello: I Never Sodomized Or Had Sex With Any Male Teenager by grandstar(m): 1:24pm On Oct 30
This statement alone gives him away,
Denying the allegations, he said, "I have never sodomized or had sex with any male teenager before."

If its me, "I have never had sex with a man before, whether child or adult! It is not something I even fantasize about!"

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