Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has declared that Nigeria’s next president for the 2027 general elections has already been chosen by God, emphasizing divine sovereignty over political outcomes. Speaking during a workers’ meeting at Redemption City on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday, Adeboye stated that human efforts alone cannot determine the election result. He affirmed that God, who owns the universe, holds the final authority in national affairs. “The next president has already been decided by God who owns the universe. It is not something we can determine by human effort alone. The will of God will be done,” he said.
Adeboye urged Nigerians to avoid anxiety over political developments, reminding them that God remains in control of the nation’s future. While he encouraged civic participation, he stressed that faith and prayer must remain central. “I never said we should not be involved in politics, but we must understand that God has the final say in the affairs of men,” he added. He called on citizens to remain peaceful and prayerful as election activities intensify, noting, “We should do our part, but we should also keep on praying and trust God. That is what is satisfying to me.”
The cleric also responded to comments by activist Omoyele Sowore, who described Adeboye, Bishop David Oyedepo, and Pastor William Kumuyi as “fathers of Christians in Nigeria.” Adeboye rejected the title, stating he does not see himself as the spiritual father of all Christians in the country. He clarified that leadership of the broader Christian community belongs to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), whose president serves as the national representative. “Sowore said that we are not the fathers of Christians but we are denominational fathers. He is very correct. I don’t want to be father of all Christians in Nigeria. I’m satisfied with being the father of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. That’s enough assignment for me,” he said. He further emphasized, “I have never wanted to be the father of all Christians in Nigeria. The CAN President is the father leader of Christians in Nigeria.”
Addressing online claims that RCCG is an extension of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adeboye firmly denied the allegation. He highlighted the church’s history of speaking out on national issues, including economic hardship. He also stated that if CAN leadership calls for peaceful protests over governance challenges, he would join, underscoring his commitment to principle over political alignment. “I have protested before during the Goodluck Jonathan administration,” he recalled. Adeboye noted that politicians are welcome to attend RCCG services but will not be allowed to use the platform for campaign purposes or mount the altar for political speeches.
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, Adeboye’s remarks reflect a growing call for spiritual reflection and national unity amid political uncertainty. His stance reinforces the church’s role as a moral voice in public life, independent of partisan politics.
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