RCCG Pastor suspended after committing adultery

An assistant pastor has been suspended of his duty at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Ondo, Akure after he was caught trying to have sex with another woman.

The man, identified as Gideon Bakare, was seen naked in a video that went viral on social media begging the family of the woman, who happens to be another member of the church, not to expose him after being caught in the act.

The video got to the senior members of the church, who immediately took the decision of excommunicating him.

According to the RCCG's spokesperson, Olaitan Olubiyi, in a statement signed by him, said the church is disgusted by the act, and he has not only tarnished his own image, but has put the church in a "bad light".

The statement reads:

"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.

“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.

”Mr Bakare has therefore been directed to return all official items in his custody and stay off all associated connections with the Mission with immediate effect."