Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) Responds to False Allegations Against Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Abuja, Nigeria —
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has become aware of a widely circulated and deeply troubling allegation made by Mr. Seun Kuti against our revered spiritual leader, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The allegation, which claims that Pastor Adeboye accepted the sum of $250,000 to heal a cancer patient, is completely false, baseless, and malicious. After careful inquiry and review, the CCYF affirms categorically that no such incident ever occurred, and no such payment was made.
We further state clearly and unequivocally that Pastor E.A. Adeboye does not have a balcony in his residence from which he prays for people, as has been falsely alleged in the narrative surrounding this claim. This assertion is a fabrication and underscores the reckless misinformation being deliberately spread to mislead the public.
These statements amount to a serious act of defamation and cyberbullying under Nigerian law. Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 (as amended) expressly criminalises the knowing or intentional transmission of false messages through computer systems or social media platforms with the intent to cause insult, injury, hatred, or needless anxiety to another person. The law provides for penalties including fines and imprisonment upon conviction. Additionally, under the Criminal Code Act, particularly Sections 373 to 375, the publication of false statements that injure a person’s reputation constitutes criminal defamation and is punishable under Nigerian law. These laws exist to protect individuals and institutions from malicious falsehoods, online harassment, and reputational damage.
We therefore call on Mr. Seun Kuti, should he insist on maintaining this allegation, to immediately provide credible, verifiable, and legally admissible evidence showing where, when, how, and to whom the alleged $250,000 was paid, including authenticated bank records, transaction details, or sworn testimony from verifiable parties. In the absence of such evidence, the claim remains a deliberate falsehood and an abuse of public discourse.
Pastor Adeboye is a globally respected Christian leader known for humility, integrity, transparency, and over five decades of selfless service to God and humanity. Attempts to malign his character through sensational and unfounded claims are unacceptable and must not go unchallenged.
The CCYF hereby gives Mr. Seun Kuti a seven (7) day ultimatum to issue an unreserved public apology to Pastor E.A. Adeboye and to retract these false statements in the same manner and platforms through which they were disseminated. Failure to do so will compel the CCYF to explore all lawful options available, including civil and criminal proceedings, to ensure that truth prevails and the integrity of our revered leader is protected.
We urge the Nigerian public and the international community to remain vigilant, discerning, and committed to truth, fairness, and responsible speech, especially in an age where misinformation spreads rapidly and reputations can be unjustly damaged.
Signed,
Paul James Adama
Convener
Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF)
Abuja, Nigeria
