Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, has publicly defended Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), amid a wave of social media criticism over the cleric’s stance on Nigeria’s insecurity.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Bamiloye accused critics and bloggers of twisting Adeboye’s words, asserting that the RCCG leader has consistently spoken out against the nation’s security challenges.
“This is what he said; many bloggers saw this, but they would misproject it. But he spoke against the evils,” Bamiloye wrote.
The controversy reignited after a video from November 2025 resurfaced online. In the clip, Adeboye called on the Federal Government to give security chiefs a 90-day ultimatum to eradicate terrorism or resign.
The video’s reappearance sparked mixed reactions, with some internet users claiming Adeboye was shielding the government and actively discouraging planned anti-insecurity protests.
Responding to critics who demanded that the 84-year-old general overseer lead street protests, Bamiloye dismissed the expectations as misplaced.
And for all those who are expecting an 84-year-old man, servant of God, to lead a protest against a government, this does not make sense by virtue of his age and by the mandate of his calling,” he said.
He also clarified Adeboye’s participation in a 2020 protest march during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Bamiloye explained that the previous march was not an isolated political move, but a compliance with a joint directive from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) urging all churches to protest nationwide insecurity.
“Our major responsibility as the Church of God is to continually pray for the peace of our nation and the intervention of God in the government,” he stated
Bamiloye maintained that the ultimate responsibility of the church is to persistently pray for peace and seek divine intervention for the country.
The RCCG Public Relations Department also issued a statement regarding a viral photo of Adeboye holding a placard.
The church clarified that the image was captured during a peaceful prayer walk in 2020 and had no connection to political campaigns or anti-government protests.
The RCCG reiterated that Pastor Adeboye maintains strict political neutrality, encouraging church members to engage in civic duties without endorsing any specific political party.
