
American humanitarian Alex Barbir has criticised Pastor Enoch Adeboye and the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) over a reported $265,000 donation to the Federal Government of Nigeria. According to Information Nigeria, Barbir questioned on Instagram whether it was the church's responsibility to fund government operations using donations from members. The reported donation and Barbir's remarks have sparked debate about the role of religious institutions in supporting state activities.
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