The senior preacher at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Adeboye, recently faced criticism for a prayer he delivered during the 2023 crossover night. The controversial video, shared on the RCCG's X page, showed Pastor Adeboye praying for the prosperity of his congregants at the expense of their colleagues, prompting backlash from social media users.
In the video, Pastor Adeboye proclaimed, "This time next year, your colleagues will be coming to you for food and refreshment. In every family, there’s someone they call a go-to person; I decree in your family, you’ll be the go-to person." The controversial prayer stirred outrage and condemnation from internet users, leading to the removal of the video from the platform within an hour of posting.
How netizens reacted to controversial prayer of Pastor Adeboye
DivineAlfred5 expressed disbelief, stating: “I don’t know how people shout amen to the wrong prayers. It’s just like says 'you’ll be the first billionaire in your family.'”
oluwamedina criticized Pastor Adeboye, saying: “This man is wicked... God forbid bad thing.”
Joseph_icon1 questioned the happiness associated with colleagues coming for food: “Your colleagues will be coming to you for food and you’re happy... Most people just dey go church make dem no see dem as bad people, see nonsense wey pastor dey cap.”
St_Vin warned against such a situation, saying: “The only thing I know is that if your colleagues start coming to you for food, then you should be looking for a new job, because it’s only a matter of time before your situation starts looking like theirs.”
olakennyd speculated on the church's response: “They know Nigerians will misunderstand the prayers and na new year we Dey. They don’t want any dragging for daddy G.O.”
Despite the controversy, the video had garnered attention on social media before its removal, with users sharing their reactions and opinions on the unusual prayer. The incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding religious expressions and their interpretation in the public domain.
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