In a recent interview with Channels Television, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede recently shared a personal experience that highlights the importance of integrity in leadership. During an investigation, his investigators thought they had found evidence of wrongdoing, but it turned out that the accounts in question belonged to the Redeemed Church, of which Olukoyede is a signatory.
Olukoyede emphasized the need for leaders to have clean hands and a pure heart, citing the curse that Baba Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Church, would place on anyone who touches the church’s money. This experience serves as a powerful reminder that integrity is the best defense against trouble.
As leaders, we must recognize that our actions have consequences and ensure that our hands are clean and our hearts are pure. By doing so, we can build trust with our constituents and maintain the highest level of integrity, even in the face of adversity.
Olukoyede’s commitment to ethical leadership is an inspiration to many, and his experience serves as a reminder that integrity is the foundation upon which trust and credibility are built. Let us all strive to live a life of integrity, just as he has done, and build a society that values ethical leadership.
In his own words, ”When I was being investigated, there was a time they thought they had me. They saw so many accounts that I was signatory to but they discovered it was Redeemed Church account. I said the curse that Baba Adeboye will put on you if you touch his church money.
