Picture of Pastor Adeboye sitting on Oyo monarch’s throne stirs public outcry

A picture of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, sitting on the throne of the Olugbon of Orile Igbon in Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao Akinbola, has stirred public outcry from Nigerians.

The picture which was first posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday by the RCCG Public Relations has since gathered different reactions from social media users.

The renowned clergy paid homage to the palace of Oba Alao, who is Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, before proceeding to Olugbon High School, the venue of the programme.

Speaking shortly after the chopper of Adeboye touched down at the palace, Alao hailed Adeboye for coming to Orile-Igbon and prayed for the continued progress and development of the town.

Commenting on the post, a X user, HilawJamal1891 wrote, “I feel the blame should be placed under the feet of Olugbon…on what basis would he stand up off his throne for Baba Adeboye? He should be dethroned with immediate effect.”

Niass204 also wrote on X, “I don’t have him to blame I blame our so-called Obas who decide to subject themselves to ridicule. Why would an Oba vacate his sit for him to sit on? That means HE the Olugbon doesn’t have respect for that seat.”

Adeshorpeh0912 wrote, “If God said, kings will bow before you, the thought of man and its opinion doesn’t concern God. It is going to happen. This is a living testimony. No dey whine God.”

On Facebook, Kaayleb Ihasabemon also wrote, “The Bible says we are Kings =ØQÜ with Christ who’s the King of kings, so we can sit on any throne. Baba is in order, don’t work yourselves out with trivialities.”