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General News of Thursday, 9 July 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

RCCG pastor fired for attempting to sleep with member

Pastor E. A. Adeboye, RCCG's General Overseer Pastor E. A. Adeboye, RCCG's General Overseer

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has fired an Assistant Pastor of the church in Akure, Ondo State, Mr Gideon Bakare for attempting to sleep with a woman in her matrimonial home.

Bakare was set up by the woman, a church member, after allegedly pestering her for a relationship on numerous occasions.

The cleric who was a part-time pastor with the church is a senior civil servant in the Ondo State Civil Service.

Bakare was later exposed to the public in a viral video where he was seen pleading for mercy while stark naked. He was filled by the woman's family.

The RCCG, in a statement by the Head, Media, and Public Relations, Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi, on Thursday, said the church dissociated itself from the immoral act.

He described it as “completely contrary to the core values, doctrines, beliefs and practices of the RCCG and the undiluted word of God.”

“The church, after reviewing the report of its investigation, noted that by his conduct, Bakare has not only tainted his personal reputation but has portrayed the Church in a bad light.

“Mr Bakare has therefore been directed to return all official items in his custody and stay off all associated connections with the mission with immediate effect,” the statement added.

Olubiyi said despite the church’s decision, Bakare could still attend any of the ministry’s parishes.

“The church is open to everybody. But the only thing is that he can no longer hold any position of responsibility in the church,” he added.

The RCCG spokesperson said Bakare could appeal the decision of the church if he was not satisfied.