Pastor Titilayo Adewale, daughter of the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pa Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi, has denied a viral statement attributed to her in which she was alleged to have criticised the church’s leadership for failing to preserve her father’s legacy.

In a statement shared on her Facebook page on Monday, Adewale described the report as false, stressing that she neither made nor authorised the comments attributed to her.

The viral statement had reportedly claimed that some senior pastors in the RCCG were unaware that Akindayomi founded the church and that his daughter had called on the leadership to give greater recognition to his contributions.

Reacting, Adewale said she decided to clarify the issue after becoming aware that the statement was being widely circulated.

“My attention has been drawn to a statement attributed to me regarding The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye and the legacy of my father.

“I want to clarify that the statement attributed to me is not from me, either implicitly or explicitly,” she said.

Adewale maintained that her late father was not interested in earthly recognition and would not have been concerned about whether his name or image appeared on buildings or institutions.

“For the record, Baba’s image or no image on any edifice on earth is nothing compared to making Heaven with his full face being recognised,” she stated.

She argued that her father’s greatest legacy was not in physical structures but in the people whose lives he influenced.

“Regarding legacy, the most significant legacy is not buildings or institutions but individuals. My father consistently believed in building people rather than merely constructing buildings,” she said.

According to Adewale, Akindayomi lived a simple life and showed little interest in acquiring wealth or personal property.

“He never believed in acquiring wealth or earthly possessions. It was a challenge to convince my father to own a building because he was not convinced of its value.

“If he was unwilling to own a personal residence, how could he or any child be bothered if his name is not associated with buildings or institutions? It doesn’t add up,” she added.

The RCCG founder’s daughter said the false reports were designed to create unnecessary controversy and division within the church.

“In my opinion, this news and similar ones are not about me, my father or even the leadership of the RCCG. Instead, they are intended to create unnecessary arguments and discord.

“Their purpose is to divert attention from the divine work being carried out and sow discord among us,” she said.

Adewale urged those behind the circulation of the report to desist from spreading misinformation.

She also expressed support for the General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, praying for continued wisdom and strength for him, his family and the leadership of the church.

“I pray for continued support and strength for Pastor E.A. Adeboye and his family. I pray that God will enhance the wisdom of the leadership of the RCCG.

“Wishing the RCCG family worldwide a successful convention. Shalom!” she said.

Adewale appealed to church members and the public to disregard the false claims and remain united and focused on the work of the church.