- Safiu Kehinde
Suspended Pastor of the The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ayorinde AdeBello, has denied alleged homosexuality melted against him.
AdeBello, whose name had appeared in the list of popular Nigerian personalities alleged to be gay released by Gistlover, was suspended alongside another Pastor of the renowned church.
The suspension letter was signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, pointing out serious allegations of homosexuality and ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations.
Breaking silence over the scandal, AdeBello took to his Instagram handle to deny the allegations, stating, “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers”.
The pastor explained that his prolonged silence was misconstrued as an “admission of guilt”, which led to his response.
“In the past few days, some allegations were made against me and some others via a blog on social media known as Gist Lover,” the statement reads.
“I had wanted to respond immediately when it was brought to my attention, but I was advised not to, as I was not the only one named, and all of us may have been mentioned to drive engagement on the blog.
“However, as these allegations have escalated to criminal claims, I am compelled to respond as my prolonged silence has been misconstrued as an admission of guilt.” He wrote.
AdeBello affirmed that he never demanded sex from any male as payment or gratification to give them assistance, platforms or positions.
Meanwhile, on his leaked WhatsApp chat that raised the suspicious of his alleged involvement in homosexual affairs, AdeBello explained that it was group discussion on the male reproductive health.
“I have NEVER had sex with or proposed sex to him for any reason.
“The questions in the screenshot were asked during a conversation in a male teenager WhatsApp group where discussions regarding Male Reproductive Health and self-esteem took place.
“The teenagers were taught about the right hygiene for reproductive health, the right kind of underwear to buy, and that the girth and length determine the underwear size. I also explained that their sizes should not affect their self-esteem and that they are perfectly and uniquely created by God.
“It is disheartening to see that the screenshot message has now been mischievously quoted out of context to portray me as someone who has sex with male teenagers.” He explained.