RCCG: Pastor Adeboye Retires National Overseer, Others

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced some changes in the leadership of the church, following the retirement of some familiar faces.

Several sources while confirming the changes disclosed that it was announced at the end of the Church’s Ministers’ Conference on Sunday.

Adeboye reportedly stated that a formal announcement of the full list could be made by the administration department of the church.

Among the changes are the retirement of the Church’s National Overseer, Pastor Joseph Obayemi and other pastors who are over 70 years old.

Pastor Adeboye explained that the retirement age for all RCCG pastors will now be pegged at 70 years, but some of those on retirement could be given lesser roles. A source said the General Overseer is under “clear instruction (from God)” to inject younger persons into the leadership of the church.

Pastor Sunday Akande is to replace Obayemi as the RCCG National Overseer, while Pastor Kalu Ndukwe will serve as the Overseer of the Africa Continent.

The position of national overseer of the church will now be on a two-year tenure basis, while the pastor occupying the position will operate from the redemption camp.

All churches in the camp would henceforth report to Akande, who will also represent Pastor Adeboye on special assignments.

Also affected by the changes is Pastor Johnson Odesola, who was in charge of Administration and Personnel of the Church.