PFN Rejects Claims Linking National Prayer Programme to Pastor Adeboye, RCCG
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has firmly rejected claims linking its recent nationwide prayer and fasting programme to Pastor Enoch Adeboye or the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), describing such allegations as false, misleading, and unfounded.
The Christian body clarified that the nationwide spiritual exercise was conceived, approved, coordinated, and executed solely by the PFN as part of its response to Nigeria’s worsening economic and security challenges. According to the fellowship, the initiative was a collective effort by Pentecostal churches across the country and not the project of any individual pastor or denomination.
In a statement issued by its leadership, PFN explained that its National Executive Council met to deliberate on the growing concerns affecting Nigerians, including insecurity, economic hardship, and social instability. Following consultations, the fellowship directed Pentecostal Christians nationwide to observe a three-day period of fasting and prayer, culminating in state-level gatherings coordinated by PFN leadership.
The organization stressed that all operational decisions and directives regarding the programme originated from PFN and were communicated to member churches across Nigeria. It noted that churches, including RCCG, merely complied with the fellowship’s directive as responsible members of the Pentecostal community.
PFN further expressed concern over attempts by critics to personalize the prayer initiative by attributing it to Pastor Adeboye. The fellowship stated that such narratives distract from the spiritual purpose of the programme and undermine efforts to unite Christians in prayer for national healing and restoration.
The body emphasized that its mandate remains focused on mobilizing believers to intercede for Nigeria and address pressing national concerns through prayer, irrespective of denominational affiliations. It reaffirmed its commitment to organizing similar programmes aimed at promoting peace, unity, and spiritual renewal across the country.
The clarification comes amid ongoing public debate surrounding the role of religious leaders in national affairs and follows separate statements from RCCG affirming that Pastor Adeboye merely communicated PFN directives to church members and did not independently organize or direct the programme.
