Suspended RCCG Pastor Idowu Iluyomade Launches New Ministry Amid Controversy
Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the former pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, has started a new ministry in Lagos called The Family Fellowship.
In a video that went viral on Monday morning, Iluyomade was seen celebrating with members during the ministry's inaugural service, held at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The Sunday service was filled with joyous dancing and jubilation.
Announcing the new ministry on Instagram, Iluyomade extended an open invitation to the public to join the fellowship. However, the timing of the celebration sparked criticism, as it occurred just weeks after the tragic death of Wigwe, a prominent church supporter, in a helicopter crash in the United States. Many deemed the celebration insensitive given the circumstances.
The incident led to an investigation by the RCCG Governing Council, which convened a panel to address the matter. In June 2024, Iluyomade and his wife were suspended for three months and reassigned to the church’s headquarters in Ebute Metta. The situation further escalated when the couple was disinvited from the Wigwe family’s funeral.
Now, the Iluyomades have launched their own ministry to continue their spiritual mission.
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