Pastor Idowu Iluyomade’s Suspension Or Transfer from City of David Parish: Controversy and InvestigationPastor Idowu Iluyomade’s Suspension Or Transfer from City of David Parish: Controversy and Investigation
Eaglessightnews reports that the controversial reason behind Pastor Idowu Iluyomade’s RCCG move has been revealed.
Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the Senior Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, has been transferred to a new parish within the church.
The transfer was officially announced on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Contrary to social media reports, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade was not suspended, but rather transferred to Throne of Grace Parish in Ebute Metta, Lagos.
REVEALED:Suspension or Transfer? The Shocking Truth About Pastor Idowu Iluyomade’s RCCG MoveIn his new role, he will serve as the Pastor-in-Charge of elders at RCCG Region 1, Ebute Metta. The decision to transfer Pastor Iluyomade is a normal change in leadership and is not related to any specific event or politics.
Pastor Iluyomade had served for over eight years as a regional pastor and was due for a transfer.
Meanwhile some sources have called the recent transfer as a demotion which is linked to events that raised eyebrows, including a lavish 60th birthday party for his wife, which featured a secular singer shortly after the shocking death of one of the church’s key member , former CEO of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe. The sources added that the birthday should have been cancelled or done in a low key to show last respect or solidarity to the demise as a Christian.
Further sources close to the church have confirmed that the Governing Council of the RCCG took the decision to transfer Pastor Iluyomade, pending an investigation into allegations against him and the church. The move is seen as a normal change in leadership, but some have questioned the timing .
Pastor Charles Kpandei of RCCG Resurrection Parish of Region 11 has been appointed as the new Pastor of City of David Parish, effective immediately. The development has sparked debate among members of the church and the wider community, with some expressing support for the move and others criticizing it as an overreaction.”