Suspended RCCG Pastor Iluyomade launches own church in Lagos
By Jeffrey Agbo
The suspended pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, has unveiled a new church in Lagos named The Family Fellowship.
In a widely circulated video on Monday, Iluyomade was seen celebrating with members during the inaugural service held on Sunday at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was marked by jubilant dancing and an atmosphere of celebration.
Announcing the new ministry on Instagram, Iluyomade extended an open invitation to the public. He wrote, “The Family Fellowship invites you specially. Join us tomorrow at the Civic Centre for a special time in the Lord’s presence. Promises to be a great experience.”
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Iluyomade’s move follows his suspension by RCCG in 2024 after his wife, Pastor Siju, held an elaborate 60th birthday celebration shortly after the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe—a prominent church member and former CEO of Access Bank—along with his wife and son in a helicopter crash in the United States.
The timing of the celebration drew widespread criticism, with many viewing it as insensitive. Wigwe had been a major supporter of the church, and the backlash led RCCG’s Governing Council to convene a panel to investigate.
According to reports, the RCCG’s leadership were also concerned about the church’s finances under Iluyomade.
In June 2024, Iluyomade and his wife were suspended for three months and reassigned to the church’s headquarters in Ebute Metta. They were also notably disinvited from the Wigwe family’s funeral.
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