“Fact-check Before You Publish – RCCG PR Warns Public Against Disseminating Wrong Information About The Church And Pastor Adeboye
RCCG PR, the official channel of communication of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has admonished the public to desist from spreading falsehood about the church and its General overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye.
In a lengthy statement on the church's Public relations page on Tuesday, the church clarified that Pastor Adeboye has no affiliation with the government, and has only advised citizens to get their Permanent Voters' Card (PVC) in order to elect any leader of their choice.
Addressing the claims that Adeboye cancelled a planned protest, the church argued that he only issued a directive from the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) concerning changes to a three-day prayer programme and rally.
Sounding a note of warning to bloggers, journalists and individuals in the media space, RCCG PR urged them to always fact-check, verify and ensure to publish the truth at all times.
The statement read: "The lies have gone on long enough. It stops now! For far too long, Pastor E.A. Adeboye @pastoreaadeboyeofficial 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 authorized 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. Follow @rccg_pr for verified information and official updates."