Charly Boy Slams Pastor Adeboye Over Apology on Tithing, Demands Refund

File: Pastor E.Adegboye and Charles Oputa

Renowned Nigerian musician and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has criticized the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, following the pastor’s recent apology regarding his previous teachings on tithing.

Pastor Adeboye made headlines recently when he publicly apologized for a sermon he gave many years ago, where he claimed that those who do not pay tithes would not make it to heaven. During the RCCG International Youth Convention (IYC) at Redemption City, Ogun State, the respected cleric admitted his earlier statement was incorrect.

“I’m apologizing for saying, ‘If you don’t pay tithe, you won’t make it to heaven.’ I’m sorry, that’s wrong, and it’s not in the Bible. What the Bible says is, ‘Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see God,’” Pastor Adeboye said.

The apology has sparked a wave of reactions across social media, with many offering both support and criticism.

Charly Boy, known for his outspoken nature, responded to the apology with harsh criticism. Taking to his social media account, the entertainer argued that the apology would only be meaningful if Adeboye returned the tithes he had collected over the years from his congregation.

“I truly believe that a lot of the fakest people are found in churches, my opinion, not yours. Your apology doesn’t mean anything unless you promise to return the tithe money they gave you,” Charly Boy wrote.

He continued by accusing Adeboye of misleading his followers, referencing previous statements made by the pastor. “Since your announcement decades ago, that people should throw away their TVs, I had always known that your way no pure as person wey dey ‘drink tea with God,’” he added.

Charly Boy’s comments have reignited the debate around tithing, religious accountability, and the role of prominent pastors in shaping public opinion. Pastor Adeboye, who leads one of the largest congregations in Nigeria, is yet to respond to the criticism.

The apology and subsequent backlash underscore the ongoing conversation around faith, transparency, and the influence of religious leaders in Nigeria.