RCCG Female Members Accuse Pastor Tayo Sobowale of Sexual Assault Inside Lautech, Ogbomoso
Deep shock has enveloped the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) community in Lautech, Ogbomoso, as Akahi News can reveal that several female members have publicly accused a pastor identified as Pastor Tayo Sobowale of alleged sexual assault. The accusations were levelled during a church gathering, leaving congregants in disbelief and tears.
Akahi News learnt that the allegations came to light when one of the women bravely stood before the congregation to narrate her harrowing experience in graphic detail. According to her testimony, the incident occurred after she was invited to the pastor’s residence under what appeared to be innocent circumstances.
‘You Were All Over Me’ – Victim Narrates Ordeal
The woman’s account was chilling in its specificity. She told the gathering: “You told me you would wait for me to finish what I was doing to get you the pounded yam and egusi. I brought it to your place in upper room and before I knew it, you were all over me. You were trying to rape me and I kept closing my leg and telling you no.”
Akahi News gathered that the situation allegedly escalated further. The woman continued: “You did it to the extent that you now stopped and asked me to give you head. I asked you the way you touch me if you touch other ladies like that and you said most of those ladies are virgins…”
Her words hung heavy in the air. The congregation was reportedly thrown into a state of profound shock. How could a man of God, someone entrusted with the spiritual care of souls, be accused of such grave misconduct?
Multiple Allegations, One Named Pastor
It was alleged that several other female members of the RCCG Lautech, Ogbomoso, have also come forward with similar accusations against Pastor Tayo Sobowale. While the exact number of accusers remains unclear, what is clear is that a pattern of alleged predatory behaviour is being claimed.
At the time of this report, no official confirmation or legal determination has been made regarding the allegations. Pastor Sobowale has not yet issued any public statement responding to the grave accusations. The RCCG leadership, both at the local and national levels, has also remained silent.
But silence, in such matters, is often interpreted as complicity. The church cannot afford to look away.
What Does This Mean for the Church and Nigerian Christians?
For the ordinary Nigerian Christian, this news is deeply unsettling. The church is supposed to be a sanctuary – a place of safety, healing, and refuge. When the very persons appointed to shepherd the flock become predators, the damage is not just physical but spiritual. Faith itself can be shaken.
Akahi News believes that the RCCG must act immediately. A full, independent investigation must be launched. The accused pastor should be stepped aside from all pastoral duties pending the outcome of the investigation. And if the allegations are found to be true, the full weight of both ecclesiastical discipline and the criminal law must be brought to bear.
There is a painful question that no one wants to ask but must be asked: how many other victims have suffered in silence? How many young women have left the church broken, their faith shattered, because they were not believed or were pressured to keep quiet?
A Philosophical Reflection on Power and Trust
There is an ancient saying: power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Pastors in Nigeria hold an extraordinary amount of moral authority. They are consulted on marriages, careers, and personal crises. They are often invited into homes – and bedrooms – under the guise of spiritual guidance. That trust must never be weaponised.
When a pastor allegedly uses his position to sexually assault vulnerable female members, he does not just break the law. He breaks the hearts of believers. He gives ammunition to critics who say religion is a tool of manipulation. He brings shame to the pulpit and to the entire body of Christ.
Akahi News calls on the RCCG leadership worldwide to act decisively. The church has a moral obligation to protect its members – especially young women – from predators wearing the cloak of clergy. A swift, transparent, and just response is the only way to begin repairing the damage.
To the brave women who have spoken up: your voices matter. You have done nothing wrong. The shame belongs entirely to the one who abused his position. And to other victims who may still be silent: know that you are not alone. Justice, however delayed, must eventually come.
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The eyes of the nation are now on the RCCG. How the church responds will set a precedent for how faith institutions handle allegations of sexual misconduct going forward. There can be no cover-up. There can be no quiet transfer to another parish. There must be accountability.
📌 Key Summary Box – What You Must Know
- ✔ Several female members of RCCG Lautech, Ogbomoso, have publicly accused Pastor Tayo Sobowale of alleged sexual assault during a church gathering.
- ✔ One victim narrated how she was invited to the pastor’s residence to deliver food before he allegedly tried to rape her and demanded oral sex.
- ✔ The accuser claimed the pastor told her that other female members he touched were “mostly virgins.”
- ✔ Multiple allegations have reportedly been made, though no official confirmation or legal determination has been reached.
- ✔ Pastor Sobowale has not yet publicly responded to the allegations. RCCG leadership has also remained silent at the time of this report.
- ✔ For Nigerian Christians: This case raises urgent questions about the protection of vulnerable female church members, accountability of clergy, and the need for independent investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct within religious institutions.
