A branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Edo Region has been reportedly dragged into the intrigues of politics by a contesting pastor of the ministry.
Part of the Church premises in Benin, Edo
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Edo Region 13 headquarters (Trinity Sanctuary) in Benin City, Edo State has been allegedly converted to the PDP campaign office of Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the September 10 election, according to popular reports.
An eye witness revealed banners of the PDP and its gubernatorial candidate littered the walls of the Church with just the altar spared of the political campaign.
Rumours have it that Church services are now being hijacked to campaign for Mr. Iyamu. Reports have it that the regional pastor has given instructions to parish pastors to canvass for Mr. Ize-Iyamu in their parishes, a situation which is causing ripples in the church.
Two campaign jingles of Mr. Ize-Iyamu were repeatedly played in the teenage Church of Trinity Sanctuary on Sunday 21st August and no other message was preached to the teenagers.
A Minister in the Church (names withheld) who complained that the church was being turned into a political arena was reprimanded and shut down.
A member of the congregation who lamented the sudden development in the church told this reporter that a minister who dared to voice his objection to the development has been transferred over the development.