- A social media exchange involving RCCG leadership and user M.E. Bello has ignited debate in Nigeria.
- The discussion highlights concerns about insecurity and economic issues in the country.
- There is scrutiny over the involvement of religious leaders in national matters.
A heated exchange on social media involving the leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and an X user identified as M.E. Bello has sparked fresh online debate amid ongoing concerns about insecurity and economic challenges in Nigeria.
The discussion emerged after renewed scrutiny of the role of religious leaders in national affairs, with some Nigerians questioning why RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, appeared more publicly engaged during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan compared to the current government led by President Bola Tinubu, where his messages have largely focused on prayer.
In response, RCCG posted archived video clips on social media, insisting that Adeboye did not take part in any protest against the Jonathan administration. The church clarified that the widely referenced gathering was a prayer walk, not a demonstration.
The clarification, however, was challenged by M.E. Bello, who claimed the event took place at the RCCG Redemption Camp. The church rejected this assertion, maintaining that the prayer walk occurred in Ebute Metta, Lagos.
Bello further escalated the exchange, writing: “Now that I have your attention, church social media handler; Has the G.O grown too old now to lead another protest or it’s just table manners?”
RCCG subsequently responded, continuing the back-and-forth online exchange that has since drawn significant public attention: “An 84-year-old man should go lead a protest for your own future?….You are not ready.”
Bello then fired back, accusing the church leader of contributing to voter apathy through some of his public comments.
“Well said then! Kindly, help advise our amiable father-in-the-Lord to stop creating apathy!
“Last election, he said God had not told him there would be an election. This one again, he’s said to have said that the same God has chosen who will win. That is creating voter apathy.”
See screenshot of exchange below:
