PFN Speaks Out: Denies Linking National Prayer Programme To Adeboye, RCCG

The fellowship described the allegations as false, misleading, and without any factual basis.

In a statement credited to its National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, and reported by Vanguard, the PFN clarified that the initiative was independently conceived and fully executed under its authority.

Bakare stressed that it was incorrect to associate the programme with Pastor Adeboye or the RCCG, noting that the church did not initiate or call for any protest-related activity.

According to him, “It is deeply unfortunate for anyone to attribute the programme to Pastor E.A. Adeboye or the Redeemed Christian Church of God. The RCCG never called for any protest. The programme was entirely a PFN initiative.”

He further explained that all directives, guidelines, and operational decisions were issued solely by the PFN leadership, without any external influence.

Bakare added, “The programme was entirely a PFN affair, and all directives, instructions, and operational decisions originated from PFN leadership without any interference whatsoever from Pastor Adeboye or the RCCG. Every participating church, including RCCG, only complied as members of the Pentecostal fellowship.”

He noted that the final day of the programme coincided with Pentecost Sunday, a globally recognised Christian observance marked by churches worldwide.

“Pentecost is celebrated globally across denominations. The gatherings were not unique to RCCG or Nigerian churches alone but part of a worldwide Christian observance,” he said.

Bakare also revealed that an earlier proposal involving public processions and placards was suspended following security advisories.

The PFN expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the programme, describing it as successful in mobilising prayers for national well-being.

He further urged critics to avoid spreading misinformation, stating that those who disagree with the approach are free to organise their own lawful initiatives instead of promoting unfounded claims.

The fellowship called on Christians and Nigerians generally to reject false narratives and support unity, peace, and national development.