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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has declared that the church will not bow to external pressure calling for the removal of Senator Oluremi, President Bola Tinubu's wife, from her position as an ordained minister.

Addressing a massive congregation during the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption Camp on Friday, Pastor Adeboye broke his silence on the brewing controversy regarding Senator Oluremi’s dual role as a political figure and a cleric.

The revered General Overseer clarified that Mrs. Tinubu’s journey within the church's hierarchy was not a recent development tied to her husband’s political ascent.

He noted that she was ordained as an Assistant Pastor over 10 years ago, long before President Tinubu signalled his intention to run for the nation's highest office.

Adeboye emphasised that the First Lady earned her title through merit and followed the church's rigorous spiritual and administrative protocols.

“She went through the full process of ordination and has not violated any of the church’s guidelines,” Adeboye stated as quoted by Arise TV, dismissing claims that her status as First Lady should disqualify her from the pulpit.

He maintained that the RCCG is a spiritual institution governed by internal laws and will not be intimidated by outside critics seeking to influence its clerical appointments.

The statement comes amid growing debate on social media and within certain religious circles about the "neutrality" of high-ranking church officials who hold prominent political positions.

Critics have argued that Oluremi’s role in the presidency could create a conflict of interest with her responsibilities as a pastor in one of Africa's largest Pentecostal denominations.

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The revered General Overseer clarified that Mrs. Tinubu’s journey within the church's hierarchy was not a recent development tied to her husband’s political ascent.


The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has declared that the church will not bow to external pressure calling for the removal of Senator Oluremi, President Bola Tinubu's wife, from her position as an ordained minister.


Addressing a massive congregation during the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption Camp on Friday, Pastor Adeboye broke his silence on the brewing controversy regarding Senator Oluremi’s dual role as a political figure and a cleric.

The revered General Overseer clarified that Mrs. Tinubu’s journey within the church's hierarchy was not a recent development tied to her husband’s political ascent.

He noted that she was ordained as an Assistant Pastor over 10 years ago, long before President Tinubu signalled his intention to run for the nation's highest office.


Adeboye emphasised that the First Lady earned her title through merit and followed the church's rigorous spiritual and administrative protocols.

“She went through the full process of ordination and has not violated any of the church’s guidelines,” Adeboye stated as quoted by Arise TV, dismissing claims that her status as First Lady should disqualify her from the pulpit.

He maintained that the RCCG is a spiritual institution governed by internal laws and will not be intimidated by outside critics seeking to influence its clerical appointments.

The statement comes amid growing debate on social media and within certain religious circles about the "neutrality" of high-ranking church officials who hold prominent political positions.

Critics have argued that Oluremi’s role in the presidency could create a conflict of interest with her responsibilities as a pastor in one of Africa's largest Pentecostal denominations.

https://saharareporters.com/2026/05/02/rccg-church-wont-remove-oluremi-tinubu-ordained-minister-pastor-adeboye

SmartPolician:
Why should you remove her? Who doesn't know that RCCG is a disgrace to the Christendom?

A church that makes lying lawyers and politicians an ordained pastor has no business being called a Christian church. It is a business centre.

SadiqBabaSani:
Okay, no problem, I won't say anything, let God judge the church

LibertyRep:
Why the push for her removal in the first place?

Parachoko:
On what Basis should Oluremi Tinubu be removed sef?

What exactly has she done wrong?

Parachoko:
On what Basis should Oluremi Tinubu be removed sef?

What exactly has she done wrong?

Ejebleje:
It's on record that she invoked the "gods of the land" -a pastor- on a certain tribe for perceived lack of support.

On the basis of idolatry should she be removed

DeclanR:
If they drop her, the church's revenue will reduce drastically

WizardOfNG:
No doubt it is Obidients behind it.

Ofunaofu:
Obidients this Obidients that

Rest oga

WizardOfNG:
Obidients deserve the negative rep they have. Very virulent, undemocratic, uncouth, bigoted and toxic lot. It is you who should rest.

Ofunaofu:
Are you a moderate, democratic, courteous, tolerant, and constructive individual?

WizardOfNG:
Of course. Have I been rude or intolerant towards you if you did not deserve that?

Furthermore, are you a progressive person who love Nigeria and want her progress? I doubt that. No Obidient is.

SmartPolician:
Why should you remove her? Who doesn't know that RCCG is a disgrace to the Christendom? A church that makes lying lawyers and politicians an ordained pastor has no business being called a Christian church. It is a business centre.

These tiny-tiny churches aren't learning from the Catholic church where priests who joined politics are forbidden from officiating church services; they only know how to criticise the truly universal church.

LibertyRep:
Why the push for her removal in the first place?

CJStarz:
Una Catholic sef na Babylon the Great. Mother of all har.lots.
Na she born all these churches wey dey bring shame to Christianity.