Alex Barbir Criticises Adeboye Over Alleged $265,000 Donation to the Federal Government

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American humanitarian Alex Barbir has questioned the decision by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) to allegedly donate $265,000 to the Nigerian Federal Government.

Barbir directed his criticism at the church and its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, arguing that money raised through the church should be used to support people facing hardship, particularly Christians and communities affected by violence.

His main concern was why the church would choose to give such a significant amount to the government when, in his view, there are communities across Nigeria that urgently need assistance.

"The RCCG pastor literally gave $265,000 as a donation to the Federal Government. Is that the role of the church? To fund the operations of the government?

To take tithes from people who are frying Akara on the street, people living in extreme poverty, and then take that money to give to the government?

The same government that isn't even protecting the Christians across Nigeria. Their villages have been burned, people have been killed, and families have been left without homes.

You could have built 600 homes for the persecuted. I ask you, RCCG, how many villages have you helped rebuild in Nigeria? Zero. But instead, you chose to give the money to the Federal Government.

And then you go and take the hard-earned money of your fellow workers in Christ, people who are slaving to bring money to your table, to your church, and you then give that money to the government.

It's not a surprise that it's RCCG that does this. The same RCCG that lobbies and stands with the government as they allow their people to be killed.

The church is supposed to be the light. The church is supposed to stand with the forsaken, the persecuted and afflicted.

Instead, you're taking money from the very people who need help and giving it to the government. It's shameful."

Barbir’s criticism goes beyond the amount involved. He is questioning what he believes should be the priority of a church with significant financial resources, especially at a time when some Nigerian communities are dealing with displacement, destruction and insecurity.

He also pointed to the financial pressure faced by ordinary church members, including people with very limited incomes who contribute through tithes and other forms of giving.

For Barbir, the issue is whether such contributions should ultimately be directed towards government programmes or whether they would have a greater impact if used to provide direct assistance to vulnerable communities.

His comments also questioned the relationship between the church and government, particularly in situations where citizens expect religious organisations to speak up for or assist people affected by insecurity.

The $265,000 figure and the circumstances surrounding the alleged donation remain central to the criticism, with Barbir arguing that the money could instead have been used for housing and rebuilding efforts in communities affected by violence.

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