Rapper Odumodublvck has come to the defence of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, following heated debates over the clergyman’s recent billion-naira donation appeal.
In a viral video from the 73rd annual RCCG convention at Redemption City, Ogun State, Pastor Adeboye made a bold call for generous contributions to fund urgent church projects.
He specifically urged at least 10 members to each donate ₦1 billion and another 100 members to give ₦100 million each.
Adeboye explained that the funds would be used for projects such as expanding the choir’s altar which was originally built for 10,000 singers but now overflows. Additionally, it’ll be used for constructing more dormitories, upgrading water and power systems, and improving sewage facilities before December.
The appeal, coming just days after Adeboye made headlines for predicting the exact day he would “go to the heavenly world,” sparked a storm of reactions online. Critics questioned the size of the requested sums, while others accused churches of over-commercialising religion.
But Odumodublvck was having none of it. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Declan Rice hitmaker passionately defended the pastor’s call. He made it clear that supporting the church is a personal choice, one he would proudly make if he had the means. He wrote:
“IF I HAD A BILLION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE RCCG I WILL DO IT AND EVEN MORE. IT IS NOT BY FORCE TO SERVICE THE LORD. THEY DID NOT SAY IF YOU DO NOT DROP 1B YOU WILL NOT ENTER HEAVEN. AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSEHOLD, WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHRIST SHAMELESSLY NO MATTER WHAT YOU PEOPLE THROW AT US.”
The rapper went on to criticise the culture of mocking church donations, pointing out the practical costs of running a ministry:
“SHEY NA HOLY SPIRIT DEY FUEL THE GEN? NA HOLY SPIRIT GO PAY FOR LOGISTICS FOR EVANGELISM? THE CHURCH NEEDS MONEY, SO MUCH MONEY THAN THE AVERAGE BUSINESS. DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA OF THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE YOUR PRIEST OR LOCAL PASTOR SUPPORTS?”
Odumodublvck also reminded critics that not all church leaders are corrupt, stating that the presence of “fake pastors” does not mean real, transparent ones don’t exist. His stance has since ignited further debate, with some praising him for speaking up and others insisting religious institutions should place less financial pressure on members.
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