AdeBello and another pastor of RCCG were suspended via a letter dated October 28 and issued by the church’s national overseer, Akande
By Kehinde Okeowo
Suspended Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor, Ayorinde AdeBello, has responded to the homosexuality allegation levelled against him.
Several media outlets had earlier reported that AdeBello and another pastor of the RCCG were suspended by the church via a letter dated October 28
The letter, signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, pointed out serious allegations of homosexuality and ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations.
Reacting to his suspension, AdeBello in a lengthy post shared via his Instagram page vehemently denied the allegations saying, “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers”.
He went on to say he decided to speak up after his prolonged silence was misconstrued as an “admission of guilt”.
He said, “In the past few days, some allegations were made against me and some others via a blog on social media known as Gist Lover.
“I had wanted to respond immediately when it was brought to my attention, but I was advised not to, as I was not the only one named, and all of us may have been mentioned to drive engagement on the blog.
“However, as these allegations have escalated to criminal claims, I am compelled to respond as my prolonged silence has been misconstrued as an admission of guilt.
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AdeBello added, “I have NEVER demanded s-x from any male as payment or gratification to give them assistance, platforms or positions. God is the only king-maker, the only One who can raise and erase kings, and give positions and platforms.
“I have NEVER had s-x with (*******) or proposed sex to him for any reason.
“The questions in the screenshot were asked during a conversation in a male teenager WhatsApp group where discussions regarding Male Reproductive Health and self-esteem took place.
“The teenagers were taught about the right hygiene for reproductive health, the right kind of underwear to buy, and that the girth and length determine the underwear size. I also explained that their sizes should not affect their self-esteem and that they are perfectly and uniquely created by God.
“It is disheartening to see that the screenshot message has now been mischievously quoted out of context to portray me as someone who has s-x with male teenagers.”