Admin l Thursday, July 09, 2020
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Redeemed Christian Church of God(RCCG) has sacked Pastor Gideon Bakare of Zone 6, RCCG Akure, who was filmed naked at the point having extramarital intercourse with a member of his church.
In a statement, spokesman of the church, Mr. Olaitan Olubiyi said the Redeemed Christian Church of God has excommunicated Mr Gideon Bakare and relieved him of all ministerial duties in the mission.
“Bakare, who was an Assistant Pastor in the Church was recently accused of attempted act of adultery with a woman in her matrimonial home in Akure, Ondo State.
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“The Church dissociated itself from such immoral act of Mr Bakare and described it as being completely contrary to the core values, doctrines, beliefs and practices of the RCCG and the undiluted word of God.
“The Church, after reviewing the report of her investigation, noted that by his conduct, Bakare has not only tainted his personal reputation but has portrayed the Church in a bad light.
According to him, the RCCG Randy Pastor Gideon Bakare, caught pants down has therefore been directed to return all official items in his custody and stay off all associated connections with the Mission with immediate effect.
Olubiyi said Bakare was a part-time pastor with the church, adding that his family was also devastated by the incident.
Bakare is also senior civil servant in the Ondo State Civil Service.
Olubiyi said Bakare could still attend any of the ministry’s parishes.
“The church is open to everybody. But the only thing is that he can no longer hold any position of responsibility in the church,” he added.
The RCCG spokesperson said Bakare could appeal the decision of the church if he was not satisfied.
