Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has stated that Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), ordered the refund of billions of naira in illicit donations.
The EFCC boss disclosed the development while addressing media personnel, highlighting the church leader’s directive to return funds that were identified as having been acquired through illegal means.
According to Olukoyede, the decision to refund the money was made by Adeboye following the commission’s investigations into the source of the donations. The EFCC Chairman emphasized that the agency’s mandate includes tracking and recovering assets derived from financial crimes, including those involving religious institutions.
The revelation underscores the ongoing efforts by Nigerian anti-corruption agencies to ensure that all entities, including major religious organizations, comply with the law regarding the origin and use of funds.
While the source material does not specify the exact total amount refunded or the specific timeline of the transactions, Olukoyede’s comments indicate a significant resolution in the matter involving the RCCG and the EFCC.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>