Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), recently addressed a viral AI-generated image that portrayed him in Islamic attire, sparking significant buzz on social media. The image, which emerged in late December 2024, depicted Adeboye seemingly in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, dressed as an alhaji.
During the first Holy Ghost Night service of the year, held on January 4, Adeboye acknowledged the image while addressing mockers and critics. The photo, originally shared by X user @Sarkideyforyou, came with the caption, “Pastor Adeboye may Allah guide you to the right path,” and quickly gained traction, amassing over 3.8 million views, 1,500 reposts, 1,800 comments, and 4,000 likes by December 22, 2024.
While reflecting on the increasing number of mockers, Adeboye predicted that many of them would not make it through the year. With a playful smile, he commented on the image, saying:
“I’m sure many of you saw that picture showing me as an alhaji.”
