A photograph capturing Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, seated on the throne of the Olugbon of Orile Igbon in Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao Akinbola, has ignited a flurry of responses among social media users.
Initially shared by the RCCG Public Relations on X, the image has since generated diverse reactions from the online community. Some individuals criticize the cleric for occupying the monarch's throne, while others point fingers at the king for allowing such an action.
Reposting the photo on X, a user with the handle animolenikun expressed disapproval, stating, "PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE stop disgracing our heritage, do your things and respect our culture, pls. Don’t tarnish the name you have built because if Yoruba stands up against all this act, you’ll surely regret it, sir."
Another user, HilawJamal1891, shifted blame to the Olugbon, asserting, "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 echoed a similar sentiment, stating, "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 seat for him to sit on? That means HE the Olugbon doesn’t have respect for that seat."
In contrast, amidst criticism directed at the pastor and the monarch, some social media users hold a different view. Adeshorpeh0912 tweeted on X, "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 defended Pastor Adeboye, writing, "The Bible says we are Kings 👑 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."
It's worth noting that Pastor Adeboye brought his church’s evangelism program, 'Let’s go fishing,' to Orile-Igbon in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State as part of his activities on Friday.
