A daughter of the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Titilayo Adewale, has denied claims that she criticised the church’s leadership for allegedly sidelining the legacy of her late father, Pa Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi.
In a statement released on her Facebook page on Monday, Adewale described as false a viral statement attributed to her, which claimed that many senior pastors in the RCCG were unaware that her father founded the church and that she had called for greater efforts to preserve his legacy.
She said her attention had been drawn to a statement attributed to her regarding the church, Pastor E.A. Adeboye and her father’s legacy, and clarified that the statement did not come from her, either implicitly or explicitly.
She said her father never sought earthly recognition and would not have been concerned about whether his name or image appeared on church buildings or institutions. She stated that whether or not her father’s image appeared on any edifice on earth was nothing compared to him being fully recognised in Heaven.
According to her, the greatest legacy her father left behind was people, not physical structures. She explained that when it comes to legacy, the most significant thing is not buildings or institutions but individuals, adding that her father consistently believed in building people rather than merely constructing buildings.
Adewale recalled that her father was reluctant to own personal property during his lifetime, saying it would be inconsistent to suggest that he desired public recognition through monuments. She said he never believed in acquiring wealth or earthly possessions, and that it had been a challenge to convince him to own a building because he was not convinced of its value.
Adewale also expressed support for the General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, praying for wisdom and strength for him, his family and the church’s leadership. She prayed for continued support and strength for Pastor Adeboye and his family, asked that God enhance the wisdom of the RCCG’s leadership, and wished the RCCG family worldwide a successful convention, closing with “Shalom!”
