By Newsmata
The suspended senior pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Region 20, City of David Parish, and Head of the Apapa Family, Idowu Olusola Iluyomade, and his wife have floated a new ministry in Lagos called The Family Fellowship.
In a video that went viral Monday morning, Pastor Iluyomade was seen celebrating with members during the maiden service on Sunday held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The video captured members in ecstatic mood dancing jubilantly. Announcing the new ministry on Instagram, he extended an open invitation to the public to attend the fellowship.
Pastor Iluyomade wrote, “The Family Fellowship invites you specially. Join us tomorrow at the Civic Centre for a special time in the Lord’s presence. Promises to be a great experience.”
Newsmata recalls that Iluyomade, was suspended by RCCG in 2024 after his wife, Pastor Siju Iluyomade, hosted a lavish 60th birthday celebration shortly after the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe, former chief executive officer (CEO) of Access Bank and one of the pillars of the RCCG, City of David parish, along with his wife and son. The trio perished in a helicopter crash in the United States.
The backlash on the RCCG as a church arising from public outrage over the timing and extravagance of the celebration, led to their suspension by governing council of the church for three months and their reassignment to worship at the church’s national headquarters at Ebute Metta.
Though there were speculations at a time that they had left the RCCG to establish their own ministry, Pastor Iluyomade’s announcement and the viral video of the Sunday service have put paid to these rumours.