The family argued that the false claims caused significant emotional distress and jeopardized the pastor’s safety.
The family of Ayorinde AdeBello has written a petition against faceless blogger, Gistlover over allegations of homosexuality against the suspended pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Recall that the blog had claimed that AdeBello engaged in same-s3x relationships with young men, allegedly offering them opportunities in exchange for sexual favours.
Following the allegation, the pastor was suspended by the RCCG.
In his defense, AdeBello categorically denied the accusations, stating, “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers”.
He said his previous silence was misconstrued as an “admission of guilt,” prompting him to issue a response.
In the petition, addressed to the assistant inspector general of police at FCID Alagbon in Lagos, AdeBello’s family contends that the accusations are unfounded and lack credible evidence.
The family argued that the false claims caused significant emotional distress and jeopardized the pastor’s safety.
They also urged the police authorities to conduct a fair investigation and expressed their willingness to cooperate fully.
“We believe these are fabricated stories and are not substantiated with credible evidence,” the petition reads in part.
“The only “evidence” the blogger presented was an excerpt from a male teenagers WhatsApp group created to discuss different topics which were deliberately isolated and taken out of context, to achieve their evil intentions.
“These unfounded allegations have caused our Clients emotional trauma and has put their security at risk from attacks by these faceless individuals.
“We believe your office is poised to conduct a thorough and analytical investigation to expose the culprits without any recourse to sentiments or hearsay.
“We unequivocally reaffirm that Ayorinde AdeBello is innocent of these spurious allegations.
“Please accept the assurances of our Clients’ cooperation to aid the investigation whilst we seek your prompt response to our Petition.”