The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) says it is “false, misleading, and entirely baseless” to attribute the recently-organised nationwide prayers and related activities to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) or its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, PFN explained that the programme was conceived, approved, coordinated, and executed solely under the Fellowship’s authority.
The statement reads in part, “It is deeply unfortunate for anyone to attempt to attribute the programme to Pastor E.A. Adeboye or the Redeemed Christian Church of God. The RCCG never called for any protest. The programme was entirely a PFN initiative.
“The programme was entirely a PFN affair and all directives, instructions, and operational decisions originated from PFN leadership without any interference whatsoever from Pastor Adeboye or the RCCG. Every church that participated, including RCCG, simply complied with the directive of the Fellowship as responsible members of the Pentecostal community.”
The PFN scribe explained that an initial proposal involving public processions and placards was responsibly suspended by PFN leadership after careful assessment of prevailing security concerns.
While expressing satisfaction with the outcome of the programme, PFN said it successfully mobilised believers to pray for Nigeria as the concerns and aspirations of citizens were conveyed to those in authority.
“We are grateful to God that the programme was successful and widely embraced. If there are individuals who believe alternative approaches should have been adopted, they are free to organize lawful initiatives of their own rather than spreading unfounded allegations and misinformation borne out of ignorance or prejudice,” Bishop Bakare said.
The statement ended by calling on Christians and Nigerians at large to reject misinformation, embrace truth, and work together in the collective interest of national peace, unity, and progress.
