The General Overseer of the the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has ordered the establishment of an office of Politics and Governance.
This was contained in a memo dated February 28, 2022 by the Assistant General Overseer, Administration, Pastor J.F. Odesola.
In the memo addressed to the church’s pastors, Odesola revealed that the new office is to be headed by Pastor Timothy Olaniyan of PICP Lagos Province 12.
The memo said: “We write to formally notify you that the mission authority has created the Office of Directorate of Politics and Governance in the RCCG. Further to this, Pastor Timothy Olaniyan (PICP, Lagos Province 12) has been appointed to lead the office:
“You are kindly requested to appoint with immediate effect a provincial officer for your province and also ensure that the same is done at all levels of the church zone, area and parish. The essence of this directorate is to help coordinate the engagement of our people who are willing to be involved in politics as well as mobilise support for them when required.
“Kindly send to the office of the undersigned details of your regional and provinces coordinators within the next two weeks of receiving this letter.
“May the good Lord bless you always in Jesus name, Amen.”