Oil wells: RCCG pastor dismisses allegations against Adeboye, demands evidence

Continental Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Johnson Odesola, has defended General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye against allegations that former President Olusegun Obasanjo allocated oil wells to prominent Nigerian pastors during his administration. Odesola challenged Rev. Mosy Madugba to provide evidence to support his claim that Obasanjo allocated oil wells to Adeboye, David Oyedepo, and William Kumuyi.

Madugba alleged the oil interests were linked to the establishment of facilities and acquisitions by the religious leaders. Odesola demanded verifiable evidence, including official documents and records. He emphasized that a statement from a pulpit does not become truth simply because the speaker is respected. Odesola, a member of RCCG for over five decades, argued that the church's growth should not be attributed to alleged political allocations.

He questioned the suggestion that private aircraft used by religious leaders proved personal ownership or acquisition through alleged oil interests. Odesola urged Madugba to publish any documents supporting the allegation and called for the church and authorities to address legitimate questions if evidence emerged.