The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has dismissed claims that he personally purchased a Gulfstream jet, describing the allegations as misplaced and uninformed.
Pastor Adeboye addressed the controversy in a video message shared by Divine Encounter, following widespread public debate and speculation over the ownership of a private aircraft linked to the church.
Speaking calmly but firmly, the respected cleric stated unequivocally that he did not buy any jet, insisting that the narrative circulating in public space is built on false assumptions.
“Some people thought I bought a jet. I didn’t. Where would I get the money from?” he asked.
Pastor Adeboye explained that the issue dates back to a divine promise he received decades ago, long before he had any exposure to air travel or modern aviation.
Recounting the experience, he said that in 1975, at a time he had never boarded an aircraft or even visited Ikeja, God told him, “Son, I will buy you three jets.”
According to him, the statement was baffling at the time, as he did not even know that individuals could own aircraft.
He noted that when the first aircraft eventually became available through divine provision and public criticism followed, he deliberately chose silence.
“When people began to complain, I kept quiet. They said, ‘Explain yourself.’ I didn’t explain anything. Because if you are crying when I have one, what will you do when I have three?” he said.
Taking the matter further, Pastor Adeboye spoke prophetically, declaring that the RCCG would, in the future, own an airport where its aircraft would be stationed.
“I am telling you this today: not too long from now, there will be an airport belonging to the Redeemed Christian Church of God, and your jets will be parked there,” he declared.
He concluded by reiterating that the aircraft in question was not purchased by him, but provided by God, stressing that divine fulfillment does not always align with public understanding or approval.
“I didn’t buy a jet, God bought it for me,” he said.
Pastor Adeboye’s remarks appear aimed at putting to rest ongoing public debate, while reaffirming his long-held belief that divine purpose often transcends human logic and explanation.
