The Nation reports that Pastor E.A Adeboye has retired as the General Overseer of RCCG. He announced his decision on Saturday morning, January 7, 2016. Pastor J.O. Obayemi has been named as his successor. Until his appointment, Obayemi, who was a deputy in charge of Finance and a member of governing council.
Recall that last year, the church said those calling for his retirement because of his age were ignorant of the church’s doctrine. Adeboye, 74, was appointed general overseer of the church in 1991, taking over from Papa Akindayomi, who had died the previous year.