RCCG To Support Members Vying For Political Seats, Creates Politics Directorate

 

• RCCG to support members vying for political positions as it creates Politics Directorate ahead of 2023 general elections

• Pastor Timothy Olaniyan (PICP Lagos Province 12) has been appointed to lead the Office

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has created the Office of Directorate of Politics and Governance.

As contained in a memo addressed to all regions, provinces, zones and other levels of the church, the Directorate Office was to engage members willing to be involved in politics and “mobilise support for them when required.”

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According to the memo which was signed by the Assistant General Overseer in charge of Administration and Personnel, Pastor John Odesola, the directorate was created for political education of its members, and to encourage members of the church to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The memo partly read, “We write to formally notify you that the mission authority has created the Office of Directorate of Politics and Governance in the RCCG. Further to this, Pastor Timothy Olaniyan (PICP Lagos Province 12) has been appointed to lead the Office.

“You are kindly requested to appoint with immediate effect a Provincial Officer for your province and also ensure that the same is done at all levels of the church – zone, area and parish. The essence of this directorate is to help coordinate the engagement of our people who are willing to be involved in politics as well as mobilize support for them when required.”

RCCG Head of Media and Public Relations, Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi, in a chat The PUNCH on Thursday, said, “One thing I know is that we have a directorate on politics and governance to galvanise opinion and views to discuss issues as they occur, not only in Nigeria but globally, because as Christians we cannot afford to act ignorantly. It is to serve as a form of sensitisation (for those interested in politics) and to mobilise our people to register and play their own roles, collect PVCs. Those who are interested, let them join the political party they choose.”

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