Founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, has defended the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, following public criticism over his recent comments on Nigeria’s worsening security situation.
The controversy erupted after Adeboye resurfaced a video message in which he urged the Federal Government to issue a 90-day ultimatum to security chiefs to eliminate terrorism or step down from their positions. The video, originally recorded in November 2025, generated mixed reactions online, with some critics accusing the respected cleric of taking a political position while others questioned why he was not actively leading protests against insecurity.
Responding to the criticism through his official Instagram page on Wednesday, Bamiloye accused bloggers and critics of deliberately misrepresenting Adeboye’s position. According to him, the RCCG leader has consistently spoken against injustice, insecurity, and other societal challenges facing the country.
“This is what he said. Many bloggers saw it, but they would not project it accurately. Yet he clearly spoke against the evils happening in the nation,” Bamiloye stated.
The gospel minister further argued that it was unreasonable to expect an 84-year-old religious leader to lead street demonstrations against the government, stressing that such expectations ignore both Adeboye’s age and spiritual calling.
“For all those expecting an 84-year-old servant of God to lead a protest against a government, that does not make sense considering his age and the mandate of his calling,” he said.
Addressing comparisons with a 2020 protest march in which Adeboye participated during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Bamiloye clarified that the action was not a personal political protest.
He explained that the march was organized under the directives of the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, which instructed churches across the country to stage peaceful demonstrations and prayer walks against insecurity.
According to him, Adeboye merely complied with the collective decision and led members of his denomination, just as leaders of other churches did at the time.
Bamiloye emphasized that the primary responsibility of the Church remains prayer and spiritual intervention on behalf of the nation.
“Our major responsibility as the Church of God is to continually pray for the peace of our nation and for God’s intervention in government,” he added.
Meanwhile, the RCCG Public Relations Department had earlier clarified that a viral photograph showing Adeboye carrying a placard was taken during the 2020 peaceful prayer walk and not during any political demonstration against former President Goodluck Jonathan.
The church also reiterated that Adeboye maintains a neutral political stance and does not endorse any political party, while encouraging church members to participate responsibly in the democratic process according to their convictions.
The latest clarification comes amid growing national conversations about insecurity, governance, and the role of religious leaders in speaking out on issues affecting Nigerians.
