The desperation of the two major
political parties leading to the 2015 general elections in Nigeria is such that
may have not been witnessed in the democratic history of our nation. From
bickering to name-calling, massive propaganda and even leveraging on brands and
religious institutions such as the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and
even, the personality of its General Overseer, Pastor E. A Adeboye the parties
have ensured that they stop at nothing in swaying the electorate to their side.
One co-incidence too many is that
the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been at the fore-front of manipulating
pictures, videos and stories relating to the G.O to suit their agenda.
Recently, Pastor Adeboye had to put out a disclaimer via his facebook page
stating that the church does not have any political alignment and would not use
its platforms to portray such for any candidate or party despite one of his
pastors being the vice-presidential candidate for the APC.
Recent developments beyond the
phone call allegations leveled against same party is the desperation being
exhibited by impersonators claiming to be senior Pastors of the RCCG, meeting
with several pastors across the country and claiming Pastor Adeboye sent them informing
them to embrace “change” and vote APC. However, an attendee at one of such
meetings was wise enough to verify from the leadership of the church in one of
such states and was informed there was no such directive in fact, there can
NEVER be such directive given the earlier disclaimer put out by the G.O
himself.
It is evident the APC are “not
afraid” of soiling the person, character and brand of Pastor Adeboye and the
RCCG all in a desperate bid to get to power. If the church has intentionally
stayed out of politics leading to the 2015 general elections, I wonder why this
party is employing deceit and other forms of propaganda, smearing the church
and her G.O because if someone is so desperate and negates the fear of God in
the process, I wonder if/she he can be trusted.
