City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos has suspended Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, following the extravagant birthday party of his wife shortly after the death of Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings plc.
While some reports said he has been transferred from the church, some members of the church stated that he was suspended.
Sources of the transfer stated that Iluyomade was moved to RCCG Throne of Grace, Ebute Metta, Lagos, which serves as the headquarters of the mission.
One of them said, “Iluyomade’s new role is at the RCCG Region 1, Ebute Metta, where he will serve as the Pastor-in-Charge of elders.
“Another Pastor in the RCCG fold, Pastor Kayode Pitan has stepped in as the new pastor.
“This transfer was officially confirmed on Sunday, 2 June, 2024 at the church as it joined others for the monthly thanksgiving service held across all RCCG parishes.”
However, Church Times reports that the Governing Council of the RCCG suspended Iluyomade.
According to the credible online medium, Iluyomade, who also heads the Apapa Family of the RCCG, has been replaced over yet to be disclosed allegations.
A panel, the report said, had been set up to probe him and the activities of the parish under him.
Church Times said the suspension of the pastor, for three months, was conveyed to him via a letter, with Pastor Charles Kpandei, who is the Head of Resurrection Parish of Region 11, named as his replacement.
The source was quoted as having said: “Those in the City of David had been expecting Pastor Kpandei.
“Some top RCCG officials had to meet with some top people in the parish and confided in them that Pastor Idowu would have to be removed from the parish.
“They needed to get the confidence of these top people because of the great influence of pastor Iluyomade in the parish. He may not be returned to the parish after the suspension.”
Sources indicated that Pastor Iluyomade is not pleased with the develoment.
The Nations gives some highlights about the pastor:
- He is the Special Assistant to the RCCG GO on Christian Social Responsibility via the arm of His Love Foundation.
- He is in Charge of RCCG, Region 20 with thousands of parishes under his leadership.
- He is the Head of RCCG’s renowned-for-excellence Apapa Family with parishes and missionaries planted and being supported all over the world.
- He is the visionary and Spear Head of the Trinity Towers Project, a multi-billion project being built to the glory of God in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Iluyomade is a prolific author with proceeds dedicated to Philanthropy
- He is also a lawyer of over 38 years with interest in Advocacy and Commercial practice especially in the area of international Trade Finance, Mergers and acquisitions, International Joint Ventures, Energy Law, Commercial Law, to mention a few.
