File: RCCG founder’s daughter, Pastor Titilayo Adewale
A daughter of the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Titilayo Adewale, has denied claims that she criticised the church’s leadership for allegedly sidelining the legacy of her late father, Pa Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi.
In a statement released on her Facebook page on Monday, Adewale described as false a viral statement attributed to her, which claimed that many senior pastors in the RCCG were unaware that her father founded the church and that she had called for greater efforts to preserve his legacy.
She said, “My attention has been drawn to a statement attributed to me regarding The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye and the legacy of my father.
“I want to clarify that the statement attributed to me is not from me, either implicitly or explicitly.”
She said her father never sought earthly recognition and would not have been concerned about whether his name or image appeared on church buildings or institutions.
“For the record, Baba’s image or no image on any edifice on earth is nothing compared to making Heaven with his full face being recognised,” she said.
According to her, the greatest legacy her father left behind was people, not physical structures.
“Regarding legacy, the most significant legacy is not buildings or institutions but individuals. My father consistently believed in building people rather than merely constructing buildings,” she stated.
Adewale recalled that her father was reluctant to own personal property during his lifetime, saying it would be inconsistent to suggest that he desired public recognition through monuments.
“He never believed in acquiring wealth or earthly possessions. It was a challenge to convince my father to own a building because he was not convinced of its value.
“If he was unwilling to own a personal residence, how could he or any child be bothered if his name is not associated with buildings or institutions? It doesn’t add up.”
She argued that the viral reports were not about her, her father or the leadership of the church, but were aimed at creating unnecessary controversy and division.
“In my opinion, this news and similar ones are not about me, my father or even the leadership of the RCCG. Instead, they are intended to create unnecessary arguments and discord.
“Their purpose is to divert attention from the divine work being carried out and sow discord among us.”
She urged those behind the reports to stop spreading what she described as false narratives and warned them against further misinformation.
Adewale also expressed support for the General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, praying for wisdom and strength for him, his family and the church’s leadership.
“I pray for continued support and strength for Pastor E.A. Adeboye and his family. I pray that God will enhance the wisdom of the leadership of the RCCG.
“Wishing the RCCG family worldwide a successful convention. Shalom!” she said.
