Nigerian entertainment icon, Charles “Charly Boy” Oputa, has lambasted Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), over his recent apology on tithing.
Adeboye had sparked controversy with his previous assertion that those who don’t pay tithe won’t make it to heaven, only to retract his statement during the church’s International Youth Convention (IYC) at the Redemption City of God in Mowe, Ogun State.
Adeboye’s apology has generated mixed reactions, but Charly Boy’s response was particularly scathing. Taking to social media, the renowned singer and presenter questioned the sincerity of Adeboye’s apology, insisting that it rings hollow unless he returns the tithes collected from his congregation.
Baba Adeboye has publicly apologized for a statement he made years ago regarding tithing.
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He once claimed that those who do not tithe will go to hell, but he has now come forward to clarify and set the record straight.
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“Your apology doesn’t mean anything unless you promise to return the tithe money they give you for mumu people wey wan bribe dia way to heaven,” Charly Boy posted.
Charly Boy’s criticism went beyond Adeboye’s apology, targeting the broader issue of tithing and what he perceives as the exploitation of church members. “Stop giving ur CONGREGATION ridiculous Lamba’s… Sometimes the nicest people you meet may have bodies covered with Tattoos, the most bitter, judgemental, envious, and wicked people all go to church on Sundays,” he wrote.
This isn’t Charly Boy’s first public criticism of Adeboye. He referenced the pastor’s past advice to congregation members to discard their TVs, saying, “Since your announcement decades ago… I had always known that your way no pure.”
Charly Boy’s outspoken comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding tithing in Christian denominations. While some view it as an essential aspect of faith, others see it as an outdated practice exploited by church leaders for personal gain.
Adeboye’s apology may have been an attempt to quell the controversy, but Charly Boy’s response underscores the lingering skepticism and distrust toward some church leaders.
Although some may be quick to dismiss Charlie Boy’s criticism, his post may well renew the controversy about the role of tithing in the modern Christian faith and the demand for more scrutiny and accountability of religious leaders.
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