Evacuation: US missionary blasts Pastor Adeboye over donation to Tinubu administration
A United States missionary, Alex Barbir, has blasted the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, over the church’s donation to President Bola Tinubu’s administration to evacuate stranded Nigerians from South Africa. Condemning the donation, Barbir described the intervention as “an act of slavery,” questioning the decision by the church […] Evacuation: US…
US missionary Alex Barbir has publicly criticized the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, over the church's financial contribution to President Bola Tinubu's administration. The donation, amounting to $265,854, aimed to support the evacuation of 500 Nigerians stranded in South Africa due to xenophobic attacks.
Barbir vehemently denounced the intervention as "an act of slavery," questioning the church's decision to provide financial aid for a matter being handled by the Federal Government under Tinubu's leadership. The RCCG reportedly donated the money to facilitate 500 one-way flight tickets for Nigerians seeking to return home. The Federal Government, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, acknowledged the donation and praised the RCCG for their "act of compassion and solidarity" towards Nigerians facing difficulties abroad.
Barbir's concerns, however, revolve around the role of Christian leaders in assisting government-led efforts, given the ongoing insecurity and attacks faced by Christians in Nigeria. He has previously vocalized his worries about killings in the Middle Belt region and challenged the government's response to attacks on communities.
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