The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has created the Directorate for Politics and Governance ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The church, in a memo on Thursday, said the newly-created Directorate is to coordinate the affairs and activities for members of the church who are interested in politics.
One Pastor Timothy Olaniyan, a Pastor in Charge of Province (PICP) Lagos Province 12 was announced as head of the Directorate.
Also, pastors in charge of regions and provinces of the church were directed to immediately appoint a provincial officer at all levels of the church (zone, area and parish).
The memo reads in part, “We write to formally notify you that the mission authority has created the Office of Directorate of Politics and Governance in the RCCG. Further to this, Pastor Timothy Olaniyan (PICP Lagos Province 12) has been appointed to lead the office.
“You are kindly requested to appoint with immediate effect a Provincial Officer for your province and also ensure that the same is done at all levels of the church – zone, area and parish. The essence of this directorate is to help coordinate the engagement of our people who are willing to be involved in politics as well as mobilise support for them when required.”
The details of those nominated to coordinate the activities of the directorate are to be forwarded to the Office of the Assistant General Overseer (Admin/Personnel) of the RCCG.
