Adeboye Rejects APC Ties, Says 2027 Election Predestined by God

TL;DR: RCCG leader Enoch Adeboye dismisses claims of APC affiliation and declares that God has already chosen Nigeria’s 2027 president.

Context During the May Holy Ghost Service, Adeboye addressed growing speculation that the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) functions as a political arm of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He emphasized the church’s role as a non‑partisan sanctuary for worshippers of all affiliations.

Key Facts Adeboye said the notion of RCCG being an “APC church” makes him smile, pointing out that governors from the Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, APC and APGA sit together in the congregation. He argued that the altar is not a platform for political statements; the church’s duty is to pray for everyone.

The General Overseer also asserted that the winner of the 2027 presidential election has been decided by God before anyone was born. He urged Nigerians to focus on prayer and personal responsibility rather than speculation about future politics.

When asked about his past participation in public protests, Adeboye clarified that he acted on instructions from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). He said he would obey any future CAN directive for peaceful demonstration, underscoring his obedience to the broader Christian leadership rather than personal political motives.

Adeboye further distanced himself from the title of “spiritual father” of all Nigerian Christians, limiting his paternal role to RCCG members. He warned congregants against joining political criticism of fellow believers and promised to defend church members against external attacks.

What It Means Adeboye’s statements reinforce RCCG’s public stance of political neutrality while signaling that the church will continue to host leaders across the spectrum. By framing the 2027 election as divinely pre‑ordained, he shifts the narrative from electoral competition to religious destiny, potentially dampening political mobilization among his followers. Observers will watch whether this theological positioning influences voter behavior or prompts further scrutiny of the church’s informal political networks.

*Watch for reactions from APC officials and opposition parties as the 2027 election cycle gains momentum.*