On Saturday, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede told workers of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) that General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye ordered an immediate refund of a donation that had been identified as proceeds of financial crime. The remarks were made at a church‑organised meeting held ahead of RCCG’s annual Holy Ghost Congress.
Olukoyede recounted that a church member had contributed “billions of naira” to an RCCG project, only for the money later to be traced to illicit activity. While he did not disclose the donor’s identity, the exact amount or the specific project, he said Adeboye instructed that the entire sum be returned within 24 hours of the discovery.
The EFCC chief praised the pastor’s swift action, describing it as “a clear example of integrity in leadership.” He added that the commission regularly receives petitions alleging financial misconduct by religious leaders, and warned that churches must not become conduits for laundering or hiding illicit wealth.
Olukoyede also referenced a separate incident involving a different church that had been linked to a Ponzi scheme. According to the chairman, the church’s leader initially resisted EFCC inquiries but later refunded a large amount when prosecution appeared imminent.
“No one, no matter their religious standing, will be spared if found involved in financial crime,” Olukoyede warned, urging Christians to reject materialism, unhealthy competition and leadership struggles that could expose religious institutions to corruption.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
