Several female members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso have alleged sexual misconduct against a pastor identified as Tayo Sobowale.
The allegations reportedly surfaced during a church gathering when a woman addressed the congregation and shared her account of an encounter she said occurred after she was invited to the pastor’s residence.
According to the woman’s statement, the situation allegedly became inappropriate after she arrived, despite her reported resistance.
She further claimed that the pastor made additional advances during the encounter and suggested that similar experiences may have involved other women.
The public allegation reportedly caused tension and shock among members present at the service.
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In a separate account circulating online, the pastor is said to have denied allegations of rape, describing the encounter as consensual.
Screenshots of alleged private messages shared on social media have also been referenced in discussions, though their authenticity has not been independently verified.
Additional claims circulating on social media suggest that multiple women raised similar concerns during the service.
However, these accounts remain unverified, and no official police report or formal statement has been released by church authorities as of the time of this report.
Authorities and the church leadership have yet to publicly respond to the allegations.
