By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
THE Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) says its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has unparalleled respect for traditional stools.
The church also added that the renowned preacher did not, at any point, ask a monarch to vacate his throne for him to sit.
RCCG, in a statement, said contrary to insinuations, the octogenarian cleric sat on a brand new chair during the church’s evangelism programme in Oyo State.
Stonix News reports that last weekend, Pastor Adeboye was pictured sitting on a royal chair at the church’s Let’s-Go-A-Fishing evangelism programme that had the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao, and his Olori, in attendance.
The viral photo attracted scathing criticisms from many social commentators, but the monarch involved, on Monday, also clarified that the chair Pastor Adeboye sat on was one of the royal chairs used by high-ranking dignitaries and not the one for his throne.
Also, the RCCG, in its statement, clarified that Pastor Adeboye did not ask the king to vacate his throne so he could sit on it as it is being wrongly insinuated.
“At no point during his time at the ministration did he ask any of the kings to vacate their throne for him to sit on.
“The seat on the altar was brand new. No other king or individual had sat on the seat before.
“Pastor E.A. Adeboye truly respects and honours the traditional chiefs & traditional rulers in our nation.
“He honours them, holds them in high regard and would not do anything at all to demean them,” the statement added.
Stonix News recalls that on several occasions, the revered pastor, fondly called Daddy GO had avocated for the constructional recognition of traditional rulers in the country.
Besides having reserved seats for traditional rulers who profess Christ Jesus as their Lord, a palatial building is dedicated to them at the Redemption City during any national or international events.
Adeboye has remained a sought-after by traditional rulers across Africa and the world for prayers, his unrivalled wisdom and counsel in managing their domains and life affairs.
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