LAGOS — FOLLOWING months of controversies, the Governing Council of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has appointed former Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, BOI, Pastor Kayode Pitan, as Senior Pastor of the City of David Parish in Lagos.

His appointment came two months after the former Senior Pastor of the parish, Idowu Iluyomade, was suspended for allegations bordering on corruption and refusal to be transferred.

Pitan would replace Pastor Charles Kpandei, who had been in charge of City of David since Iluyomade’s suspension.

Although Pitan’s appointment was not made public at the just concluded national convention of the church, top sources in the mission revealed that his promotion and appointment had ended Iluyomade’s time at the parish.

Sources also said Pitan was chosen because of his experience in the corporate world, adding that he would be able to manage the Trinity Tower Project seamlessly as he oversees the church.

The source also said Iluyomade was silent over the development, but added that he was not comfortable with the decision and it was unclear if he would remain in RCCG.

With the appointment, Pitan would be the Pastor-in-charge of Region 20, with the City of David as its headquarters, while Pastor Ben Akabueze would serve as the Assistant Pastor.