Pastor Adeboye at 84 Should Not Lead Protests, Says Evang Mike Bamiloye

June 5, 2026 Azeez Amosun

Pastor Adeboye at 84 Should Not Lead Protests, Says Evang Mike Bamiloye

Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, has reacted to recent criticism directed at the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, following his comments on Nigeria’s worsening security situation. His response adds a fresh voice to the ongoing public conversation about the role of Christian leaders in speaking on national issues.

In a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Bamiloye said some online commentators misrepresented the RCCG leader’s statements. He maintained that Adeboye directed his comments at condemning insecurity in the country rather than expressing political support or opposition.

The clarification follows renewed attention on a video of Pastor Adeboye that resurfaced online. The footage, originally recorded in November 2025, showed the cleric urging the Federal Government to give security chiefs a 90-day deadline to end terrorism or resign from office.

The video triggered mixed reactions on social media. While some users supported his position on accountability, others accused him of discouraging protest actions and aligning with government interests.

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Responding to growing calls for Adeboye to personally lead public demonstrations, Bamiloye said such expectations were unrealistic. He noted that the 84-year-old cleric’s role is spiritual and not political activism.

He stressed that it would be inappropriate to expect a senior religious leader of Adeboye’s age to lead street protests, adding that his calling is centre on spiritual guidance rather than civic mobilisation.

Bamiloye also addressed references to a 2020 public prayer walk involving the RCCG General Overseer. He clarified that the event was not an independent protest but part of a broader directive issued by Christian bodies at the time.

He said the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) coordinated the action as a unified response to rising insecurity, while churches across the country participated in their own capacity.

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He added that Adeboye took part in line with that collective instruction, alongside other church leaders, rather than initiating a personal political demonstration.

The Mount Zion founder further emphasised that the core responsibility of the Church is spiritual intercession for the nation. He said prayer for peace and divine intervention remains central to its role in national affairs.

The RCCG Public Relations unit had earlier clarified that a widely circulated image of Pastor Adeboye holding a placard was taken during a 2020 prayer walk under the Buhari administration and was not linked to any political protest.

The Church has also consistently maintained that its General Overseer remains non-partisan, urging members to engage in civic responsibilities without political affiliation or endorsement.