The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has dismissed claims connecting its recent nationwide prayer programme to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
In a statement issued by PFN National Secretary, David Bakare, through the Fellowship’s Media Bureau in Ibadan on Monday, the body clarified that the initiative was solely conceived, approved, and executed by the PFN, describing the allegations as false, misleading, and baseless.
Bakare said, “The initiative followed a meeting of the PFN National Executive Council on May 19, 2026, where members deliberated on the country’s worsening socio-economic and security challenges.
“The council subsequently directed Pentecostal Christians nationwide to observe a three-day fasting and prayer programme, culminating in gatherings across states under the supervision of PFN leadership.
“Neither Adeboye nor the RCCG played any role in initiating or directing the exercise. The church merely participated as a member of the Fellowship. The programme coincided with Pentecost Sunday, a globally observed Christian event commemorating the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
“A proposal for public processions and the use of placards was later suspended due to security concerns and the need to prevent criminal infiltration.”
He said the decision reflected the Fellowship’s commitment to public safety and peaceful conduct.
The cleric noted that the exercise successfully mobilised Christians to pray for the nation while communicating citizens’ concerns to those in authority.
Bakare, who lamented against increasing attacks and derogatory remarks against respected Christian leaders, further warned against, “The spread of false narratives and defamatory content.”
While commending RCCG for participating alongside other Pentecostal churches, the PFN National Secretary, said the church’s involvement was in line with its longstanding support for collective Christian initiatives.
He reaffirmed PFN’s commitment to national development, justice, good governance and prayers for Nigeria under the leadership of its President, Wale Oke, calling on Nigerians to reject misinformation and embrace truth in the interest of national unity and progress.
Recall there were reports that the PFN had, in May 2026, called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive steps to address the rising wave of insecurity and attacks on Christians in the country.
The announcement, shared in a TikTok video by David Obafemi, followed the conclusion of a three-day nationwide fasting and prayer programme held from May 22 to 24, 2026, coinciding with Global Pentecost Day.
In Lagos, leaders of the PFN chapter organized a rally where participants marched through the city carrying placards with messages such as “Save Nigeria from Terror” and “Peace and Security Now.”
The call to prayer came amid renewed public outrage over a coordinated attack on May 15, in which gunmen abducted more than 40 pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
