Why Give FG $265,000? – Alex Barbir Tackles Adeboye, RCCG Over Alleged Donation

American humanitarian Alex Barbir has criticised Pastor Enoch Adeboye and the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) over an alleged $265,000 donation to the Federal Government, questioning the appropriateness of a church using funds contributed by its members to support government operations.

Barbir raised the concerns in a statement shared on his social media platform, where he questioned whether supporting government activities should be a responsibility of the church, particularly amid widespread poverty and hardship among Nigerians.

According to the humanitarian, the funds contributed by church members, including people struggling financially, could have been directed towards humanitarian efforts and support for vulnerable communities affected by insecurity.

Barbir argued that the reported donation could have been used to provide accommodation and assistance to Christians and other displaced Nigerians affected by violence across the country.

He specifically claimed that the amount could have helped build hundreds of homes for persecuted or displaced families, while questioning the extent of RCCG’s involvement in rebuilding communities affected by attacks.

“You could have built 600 homes for the persecuted,” Barbir said, while challenging the church to state how many villages it had helped rebuild in Nigeria.

The American humanitarian also questioned what he described as the relationship between RCCG and the Nigerian government, alleging that the church had continued to stand alongside government officials despite concerns over attacks and insecurity affecting Christians.

Barbir maintained that religious institutions should play a stronger role in supporting vulnerable and persecuted people, arguing that the church ought to stand with those facing hardship rather than directing funds towards government activities.

His comments have added to ongoing public discussions about the role of religious organisations in supporting government initiatives, particularly at a time when many Nigerians continue to face economic difficulties, insecurity and displacement.

The allegation concerning the reported $265,000 donation has not been independently verified in the information provided, while Barbir’s comments represent his position on the matter.