By Desire Emmanuel
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Tuesday, June 2, counselled bloggers, media platforms, content creators and other commentators to always be careful of false narratives, deliberate misrepresentations and misleading commentaries against its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye as well as the church.
The RCCG gave the counsel in a statement following various comments on social media regarding the activities of Adeboye, many of which have been sensationalised.
The statement reads: “For far too long, Pastor E.A. Adeboye and The Redeemed Christian Church of God have been subjected to false narratives, deliberate misrepresentations, and misleading commentaries driven by personal interests and agenda setting.
“Let it be clearly stated: Pastor Adeboye and The RCCG will not be defined by falsehood, and neither will the church remain silent while inaccurate narratives are repeatedly circulated as facts.
“The Redeemed Christian Church of God has designated channels and authorised representatives responsible for communicating official positions on behalf of the church.
“Therefore, before accepting, sharing, or amplifying any claim concerning Pastor E.A. Adeboye or The RCCG, verify it through our official public relations platform, @rccg_pr.
“If a claim is not communicated, verified, or endorsed through RCCG’s official communication channels, it should not be regarded as an official position of the church.
“To bloggers, commentators, media platforms, and content publishers: this serves as a clear notice. Accuracy is not optional. Responsible journalism requires verification.
“Going forward, any publication concerning Pastor E.A. Adeboye or The RCCG should be properly fact-checked through the church’s official PR platform before being presented as fact.
“The public deserves the truth, not speculation. The church deserves fairness, not distortion. Pastor Adeboye deserves accuracy, not manufactured narratives.
“Verify before you believe. Fact-check before you publish. Truth matters.”
