The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the Senior Pastor of the City of David parish of the church.
Iluyomade, who is also the head of the Apapa Family of the RCCG, was reportedly suspended over the weekend, a source confided in The Nation.
Iluyomade was said to have been suspended for three months by the Governing Council of the church. A panel has also been set up to investigate some of the allegations against him and the parish.
A top pastor in the church said the decision to suspend Iluyomade was a response to the public outcry against the extravagant birthday party of his wife shortly after the death of former CEO of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe.
As at the time of this report, it’s not clear if the below stated responsibilities have been taken from him.
Here are thing to know about suspended City of David’s Pastor Iluyomade:
1. He is the Special Assistant to the RCCG GO on Christian Social Responsibility via the arm of His Love Foundation.
2. He is in Charge of RCCG, Region 20 with thousands of parishes under his leadership.
3. He is the Head of RCCG’s renowned-for-excellence Apapa Family with parishes and missionaries planted and being supported all over the world.
4. He is the visionary and Spear Head of the Trinity Towers Project, a multi-billion project being built to the glory of God in Lagos, Nigeria.
5. Iluyomade is a prolific author with proceeds dedicated to Philanthropy
6. He is also a lawyer of over 38 years with interest in Advocacy and Commercial practice especially in the area of international Trade Finance, Mergers and acquisitions, International Joint Ventures, Energy Law, Commercial Law, to mention a few.
