An elder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Quincy Ayodele, has refuted claims that the former Pastor-in-Charge of the parish, Idowu Iluyomade, rebelled against the church before establishing his own ministry.
Ayodele revealed that she initially expected Iluyomade to be reinstated to his parish or another after serving a three-month suspension imposed by the church leadership. However, she was taken aback when he was instead issued a letter barring him from stepping into the church premises.
Speaking in an interview with Daddy Freeze, posted on his YouTube channel on Monday, Ayodele, a consultant for the World Health Organization, expressed her disappointment at the decision. She recalled accompanying Iluyomade to the RCCG headquarters in Ebute Meta during his suspension, expecting his eventual restoration.
“We were expecting that after the three months, he would be restored to the City of David. But to our surprise, we heard that he was given a letter stating that he must not step into the City of David,” she said.
Ayodele emphasized the close relationship between Iluyomade and RCCG’s General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, stating, “Pastor Adeboye and Pastor Iluyomade were like father and son. There was nothing Adeboye wanted that Iluyomade wouldn’t go out of his way to provide.”
She insisted that Iluyomade did not act in defiance of the church, stressing, “He was told not to enter City of David. Why they did that is only known to our daddy, the governing council, and God. I cannot answer why, but we are curious.”
Concerned elders of the church intervened, writing letters of appeal to Pastor Adeboye, requesting leniency. However, Ayodele revealed that no response was received.
Following his expulsion, Iluyomade and his family began attending Kings Court, another RCCG parish he pioneered. Initially welcomed, they were later informed that they could no longer be accommodated.
“Pastor Adeboye taught us that if one sheep is missing out of 100, Jesus would go after the lost sheep. I was now asking, ‘Will he now allow Iluyomade to be lost to the world?’” she questioned.
Ayodele, who has been a member of RCCG for about 32 years, disclosed that she actively sought to bring Iluyomade back to the church. She also dismissed claims that the late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Bank, was the primary financier of the Trinity Towers project, stating that multiple individuals contributed equally significant amounts.
She highlighted Iluyomade’s contributions to RCCG, including free schools, weekly feeding programs for the hungry, and various community development projects.
Despite multiple appeals from prominent Nigerians, Adeboye reportedly remained resolute in his decision.
“They went to beg him, and he said Iluyomade was paying a loan. But he has been paying loans without asking for money from you. So why don’t you let him finish paying the loan?” Ayodele stated.
She added that others pleaded with Adeboye, even rolling on the floor to seek forgiveness for Iluyomade, but to no avail.
When asked if the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria intervened, she responded, “Who will talk to him if God has not talked to him? My daddy hears from God. It is what God says that he tells us, and we believe him.”
Ayodele clarified that Iluyomade never intended to start a new church but was left with no other option. She noted that many people he had helped abandoned him in his time of need.
“He does not even know how to start a church. He was an Anglican before joining RCCG. His father was a reverend. He had left Anglicanism for almost 32 years. If he goes back, where is he going to start from?”
She recalled visiting Iluyomade, who was in tears after receiving orders not to return to the church.
Ayodele was particularly emotional about Adeboye’s recent visit to the City of David, where he reportedly insinuated that those who left the church were demons and that the Trinity Towers was built by devils.
“I started wondering, ‘Is this my daddy speaking? What is going on?’” she said.
Despite her deep ties to Iluyomade, Ayodele did not follow him to his new ministry, believing that reconciliation was still possible. She expressed her willingness to personally plead with Adeboye to forgive Iluyomade if given the opportunity.
An elder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Quincy Ayodele, has refuted claims that the former Pastor-in-Charge of the parish, Idowu Iluyomade, rebelled against the church before establishing his own ministry.
Ayodele revealed that she initially expected Iluyomade to be reinstated to his parish or another after serving a three-month suspension imposed by the church leadership. However, she was taken aback when he was instead issued a letter barring him from stepping into the church premises.
Speaking in an interview with Daddy Freeze, posted on his YouTube channel on Monday, Ayodele, a consultant for the World Health Organization, expressed her disappointment at the decision. She recalled accompanying Iluyomade to the RCCG headquarters in Ebute Meta during his suspension, expecting his eventual restoration.
“We were expecting that after the three months, he would be restored to the City of David. But to our surprise, we heard that he was given a letter stating that he must not step into the City of David,” she said.
Ayodele emphasized the close relationship between Iluyomade and RCCG’s General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, stating, “Pastor Adeboye and Pastor Iluyomade were like father and son. There was nothing Adeboye wanted that Iluyomade wouldn’t go out of his way to provide.”
She insisted that Iluyomade did not act in defiance of the church, stressing, “He was told not to enter City of David. Why they did that is only known to our daddy, the governing council, and God. I cannot answer why, but we are curious.”
Concerned elders of the church intervened, writing letters of appeal to Pastor Adeboye, requesting leniency. However, Ayodele revealed that no response was received.
Following his expulsion, Iluyomade and his family began attending Kings Court, another RCCG parish he pioneered. Initially welcomed, they were later informed that they could no longer be accommodated.
“Pastor Adeboye taught us that if one sheep is missing out of 100, Jesus would go after the lost sheep. I was now asking, ‘Will he now allow Iluyomade to be lost to the world?’” she questioned.
Ayodele, who has been a member of RCCG for about 32 years, disclosed that she actively sought to bring Iluyomade back to the church. She also dismissed claims that the late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Bank, was the primary financier of the Trinity Towers project, stating that multiple individuals contributed equally significant amounts.
She highlighted Iluyomade’s contributions to RCCG, including free schools, weekly feeding programs for the hungry, and various community development projects.
Despite multiple appeals from prominent Nigerians, Adeboye reportedly remained resolute in his decision.
“They went to beg him, and he said Iluyomade was paying a loan. But he has been paying loans without asking for money from you. So why don’t you let him finish paying the loan?” Ayodele stated.
She added that others pleaded with Adeboye, even rolling on the floor to seek forgiveness for Iluyomade, but to no avail.
When asked if the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria intervened, she responded, “Who will talk to him if God has not talked to him? My daddy hears from God. It is what God says that he tells us, and we believe him.”
Ayodele clarified that Iluyomade never intended to start a new church but was left with no other option. She noted that many people he had helped abandoned him in his time of need.
“He does not even know how to start a church. He was an Anglican before joining RCCG. His father was a reverend. He had left Anglicanism for almost 32 years. If he goes back, where is he going to start from?”
She recalled visiting Iluyomade, who was in tears after receiving orders not to return to the church.
Ayodele was particularly emotional about Adeboye’s recent visit to the City of David, where he reportedly insinuated that those who left the church were demons and that the Trinity Towers was built by devils.
“I started wondering, ‘Is this my daddy speaking? What is going on?’” she said.
Despite her deep ties to Iluyomade, Ayodele did not follow him to his new ministry, believing that reconciliation was still possible. She expressed her willingness to personally plead with Adeboye to forgive Iluyomade if given the opportunity.
