2027 Election: The next president has already been decided by God – Pastor Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has said that Nigeria’s next president in the 2027 elections has already been determined by God.

Speaking during a workers’ meeting at the Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Adeboye stressed that the outcome of the election is beyond human control. “The next president has already been decided by God who owns the universe. It is not something we can determine by human effort alone. The will of God will be done,” he said.

He cautioned Nigerians against anxiety over political developments, emphasising that divine authority ultimately governs national affairs. “I never said we should not be involved in politics, but we must understand that God has the final say in the affairs of men,” he added.

Adeboye urged citizens to remain calm, prayerful and peaceful as political activities intensify ahead of the elections. “We should do our part, but we should also keep on praying and trust God. That is what is satisfying to me,” he said.

The cleric also responded to comments by activist Omoyele Sowore, who had described him, Bishop David Oyedepo and Pastor William Kumuyi as “denominational fathers of Christians in Nigeria.” Adeboye rejected the label, saying he does not see himself as a national Christian leader.

“Sowore said that we are not the fathers of Christians but we are denominational fathers. He is very correct. I don’t want to be father of all Christians in Nigeria. I’m satisfied with being the father of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. That’s enough assignment for me. I have never wanted to be the father of all Christians in Nigeria. The CAN President is the father leader of Christians in Nigeria.”

He also dismissed claims that the church is aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress, insisting that the RCCG remains independent. Adeboye added that if the Christian Association of Nigeria were to call for a peaceful protest over governance issues, he would participate. “I have protested before during the Goodluck Jonathan administration,” he said.

He further noted that while politicians are free to attend church services, they would not be allowed to use the altar for political campaigning.