RCCG cancels cross over night, makes Dove TV an alternative

Due to the second wave of Covid-19, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in one of her measure in curbing the spread of the virus, has deem it fits to enforce curfew in the country. This curfew according to the Presidential Task Force, PTF is announced to take place from 12am to 4am everyday till the spread of Covid-19 is reduced to it’s minimal.

Due to this development, the Redeemed Christians Church of God, headed by Pastor E.A, Adeboye has directed all his Pastors across the country to suspend every plans towards the Cross over night which is always observed at the end of every year, 31st December- 1st January.

The essence of the cross over night is to pray and seek the face of God at the beginning of the new year.

While announcing the cancelation during Sunday service today, December 27th, 2020, the Pastor of RCCG, Breakthrough Parish, Ilorin, Pastor Olagunju, said the directive is from the General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A, Adeboye.

Pastor Olagunju in his statement, advised all his members to tune to Dove television to watch this year’s cross over night while those without TV or electricity can watch the cross over night on their phone. “To avoid unnecessary embarrassment, its advisable to obey the law.”- He concluded.

Our correspondence who were also available in other Churches reported that same actions were also taken.