- – Pastor Enoch Adeboye announces the acquisition of 80 acres of land in Ontario, Canada, sparking widespread debate and criticism.
- – The land, intended for the “enlargement of the church,” accompanies the kickoff of the first RCCG “The Americas Two” continental convention, themed “A New Dawn.”
- – Social media backlash ensues, with criticism focusing on the pastor’s display of wealth, the acquisition in a foreign country, and perceived neglect of the economic challenges faced by his congregation in Nigeria.
![Pastor EA Adeboye, his wife Foluke Adeboye step out of Black and white colored Mercedes-Maybach, as church staff welcome them](https://i0.wp.com/validupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_20240613_1142025075976974011163289.jpg?resize=755%2C422&ssl=1)
Land acquisition announcement and details
In a move that has sparked widespread debate, the General Overseer of the renowned Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, recently announced the acquisition of 80 acres of land in Mansfield, Ontario, Canada. This announcement, made on the pastor’s official Instagram page, has drawn both praise and heavy criticism from various quarters.
According to the statement shared by Pastor Adeboye, the Canadian branch of RCCG acquired the sizable plot of land, which the general overseer declared would be used for the “enlargement of the church.” The land acquisition was said to be part of the kickoff of the first RCCG “The Americas Two” continental convention, themed “A New Dawn.”
Controversial arrival and reactions
Accompanying the announcement were photos showing Pastor Adeboye and his wife, Foluke Adeboye, along with some church officers, inspecting the newly acquired property. Notably, the pastor was seen arriving at the site in a luxurious Mercedes-Maybach, sparking further controversy.
The reactions on social media have been predominantly critical, with many netizens expressing outrage over the pastor’s display of wealth and the acquisition of such a large tract of land in a foreign country, while the majority of his congregation in Nigeria struggles with poverty.
Criticism and concerns
“Africans won’t collectively contribute to starting a tech or real estate company or even create jobs, but they can contribute to buying land to build more churches,” commented one social media user, @official_femimichael, echoing a sentiment shared by many.
Others have criticized Pastor Adeboye for prioritizing the expansion of his church empire over addressing the pressing needs of his followers in Nigeria, where the economic situation remains challenging.
“Na Jesus we talk say we they emulate. Where him they inside bible say he enter Maybach,” wrote another commenter @Ld_o_w_Lu_, on social media.
The backlash has also extended to the pastor’s use of a Maybach, a luxury vehicle, to visit the newly acquired land, with many questioning the appropriateness of such a display of wealth. “lol. Pastor Dey inside Maybach. with 80 acres to his name… Congratulations,” a user @6_i_x_9ine reacted.
![Pastor EA Adeboye stepped out of black and white colored Mercedes-Maybach; a church staff opened car door.](https://i0.wp.com/validupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/rccgcanada_20240612_p_3389029499225461693_8_33890294861475878532178170517071159533.jpg?resize=755%2C504&ssl=1)
@udomic: “Nigerians travel to Canada to look for job opportunities that were created by citizens of other countries. It got to our turn to buy land instead of building industries and employing labour like other countries we decide to build church.
@official_femimichael: “Africans won’t collectively contribute to starting a tech or real estate company or even create jobs, but they can contribute to buying land to build more churches.”
@omenga1_: “Curiously, the church is the only Nigerian business that is able to make such massive expansion into Europe, Asia and North America.”
@officiallysoft1: “Other rac£ are building big businesses and factories but we are busy building churches.. hmmm it’s okay.”
RCCG’s global expansion and ongoing controversy
The acquisition of the 80-acre land in Canada comes at a time when the RCCG, under Pastor Adeboye’s leadership, has been steadily expanding its global footprint. The church has established branches in various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and several African nations.
However, this latest move has raised concerns about the priorities and focus of the church leadership, with critics arguing that the resources could have been better utilized to address the socioeconomic challenges facing the congregation in Nigeria.
![Pastor EA Adeboye walks beside black and white colored Mercedes-Maybach.](https://i0.wp.com/validupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/rccgcanada_20240612_p_3389029499225461693_6_33890294858873689965738572385823805343.jpg?resize=755%2C504&ssl=1)
As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the RCCG and its leadership will respond to the growing criticism and whether any actions will be taken to address the concerns raised by the church’s followers and the general public.
![Pastor EA Adeboye inspecting land with wife and church staff.](https://i0.wp.com/validupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/rccgcanada_20240612_p_3389029499225461693_1_33890294858875823351410892418112616384.jpg?resize=755%2C504&ssl=1)
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