EFCC Reveals What Pastor Adeboye Told RCCG Officials After Tracing Billions of Naira to the Church

According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed how the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, reportedly instructed church officials to return billions of naira traced to the organisation during an investigation.

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed the development on Saturday while speaking at a public event focused on corruption and the responsibilities of religious institutions in promoting accountability.

During his address, Olukoyede expressed concern over allegations that some politicians and wealthy individuals use religious organisations to channel or conceal proceeds suspected to have been obtained through illegal activities.

He explained that the commission had identified financial transfers under investigation that were linked to the RCCG. Following the discovery, investigators contacted Adeboye, presented their findings and requested the church’s response.

According to the EFCC chairman, the commission formally wrote to the cleric after tracing the transactions, allowing the church an opportunity to explain its position regarding the funds.

Olukoyede said Adeboye did not attempt to challenge the commission’s findings or defend the individuals who had transferred the money to the church. Instead, he reportedly instructed representatives to return the funds.

Recalling the cleric’s response, the EFCC chairman said Adeboye gave a direct instruction: “Return the money.”

Olukoyede further explained that the RCCG leader made it clear that the church should not retain money if there were doubts about its source.

He quoted Adeboye as saying: “He said, if the money is not clean, the church will not keep it. He said, return it. Let the government do what it wants with it,”

The EFCC chairman said the church subsequently complied with the directive and transferred the funds to the commission.

Although Olukoyede described the amount as billions of naira, he did not disclose the exact figure involved. He also did not identify the individuals whose financial transactions were linked to the church or provide further details about the investigation.

The disclosure has drawn attention to the importance of financial transparency and accountability within religious institutions, particularly regarding donations and transfers from wealthy individuals.

However, Olukoyede presented the RCCG’s reported decision to return the money as an act of cooperation with the anti-graft agency. His account did not establish that the church knowingly participated in any criminal activity.

The development highlights the EFCC’s position that religious organisations should exercise caution when receiving funds whose origins may be questionable.