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FLASH: RCCG City of David Crisis Deepens as Pastor Iluyomade Resigns, Refuses Transfer
BREAKING: RCCG City of David Crisis Deepens as Pastor Idowu Iluyomade Resigns, Refuses Transfer
Barring last minute change, Eaglessightnews has gathered in shocking development, that Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the former Regional Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David, Region 20, has resigned from the church.
In a recent update published by vanguard , Eaglessightnews understands that his resignation follows a controversial transfer and three-month suspension, which he refused to accept.
According to sources close to the matter, Pastor Iluyomade’s resignation has not been accepted by the governing council, which will not meet until August to review the situation.
“Since he is serving a suspension, the resignation has not been accepted by the governing council. The council will not meet until August when the suspension will lapse. The church has an exit procedure for pastors of his caliber,” a source revealed.
The crisis began when Pastor Iluyomade was transferred from RCCG Region 20 following a controversy surrounding the celebration of his wife’s birthday, Dr. Siju Iluyomade, during a time of church mourning. The event was seen as insensitive and sparked widespread criticism within the church.
Meanwhile, a new minister, Pastor Charles Kpandei, has resumed as the new senior pastor of the region, effective Sunday, June 9, 2024.
In another development, KPMG Nigeria, a global network of professional firms, has been consulted to investigate possible financial misappropriation in RCCG City of David’s finance. “This is not the first time RCCG would employ the services of an auditing firm to investigate issues relating to finance. But the messy part of the story is that there is a loan running into billions that is hanging on the neck of the Trinity Tower, which is a business concern of the City of David,” the source disclosed.
It is alleged that an influential group within the church, known as the Apapa Family, is pressuring Pastor Iluyomade to start his own ministry. The Apapa Family is believed to be an RCCG arm working with governments and other public sector institutions to establish charity projects in healthcare, education, infrastructure, citizens’ welfare, and capacity building. “Whether it is for self-gains and desires, just the way they influenced Pastor Ituah Ighodalo to resign from the RCCG and establish their ministries, only God knows,” the source said.
The developments have sparked concerns within the RCCG community, with many calling for transparency and accountability in the handling of the crisis.
The authenticity of Pastor Iluyomade’s resignation is still sketchy as our medium has not confirmed from him , or Rccg city of David directly. There is no any official statement by the said Pastor confirming his resignation for his own ministry as at the pressing time.
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