Adeboye Directs Return of Illicit Funds in Church Donations

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, revealed that Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, ordered the return of billions of naira in donations after the funds were identified as proceeds of crime. Adeboye directed the immediate refund of the money within 24 hours of being alerted to its alleged criminal source.

Olukoyede made this announcement while addressing RCCG workers ahead of the church’s annual Holy Ghost Congress. He also cautioned church leaders against accepting suspicious donations and urged religious institutions to maintain transparent financial records.

The specific donor, the church project involved, and the exact amount of money returned were not disclosed.