RCCG pastors suspended over homosexuality allegation

Two pastors have been suspended by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) due to accusations of homosexuality.

Sunday Akande, the church’s national overseer, signed a document dated October 28, 2024, announcing the suspension.

A detailed inquiry of the accusations against the pastors was mandated in the letter, which was sent to the general overseer of administration’s special assistant.

Citing passages from the Bible, the document went on to say that homosexuality is not permitted nor tolerated in church teaching.

According to Akande, the accused have been temporarily released from their duties inside the RCCG.

Within two weeks, an inquiry will be carried out, he stated, and it would be done discreetly, with “care and integrity, respecting all parties involved.”

The memo reads:

This memo serves to inform you of serious allegations of homosexuality against…

In accordance with our mission’s commitment to upholding the teachings of the Bible, we must address these allegations with the utmost seriousness it deserves.

As you are aware, the doctrine of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) does not allow or tolerate any act of homosexuality. This stance is firmly rooted in biblical teachings, including but not limited to:
Leviticus 18:22: “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an bomination.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10: Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality.

In light of these allegations, you are now directed to conduct a thorough investigation.

Furthermore… and all others who are alleged are to be temporarily relieved from all of their responsibilities in all mission organs pending the outcome of this investigation, which is expected to be concluded within two weeks.

It is crucial that we handle this situation with care and integrity, and in accordance with our values as a church. Please ensure that the investigation is conducted confidentially and with respect for all parties involved.

Thank you for your cooperation.

According to TheCable Lifestyle on Tuesday, a senior church official also affirmed the legitimacy of the letter confirming the two pastors’ suspension.

“Just verified… it’s accurate, the insider disclosed. The matter has been pending for some time. quite sad.”