General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God Raises the Alarm over Misuse of AI to Impersonate Him.

Adeboye said they used the AI to create false videos impersonating him and advertising fictitious scams which tarnished his image.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has publicly condemned AI-generated materials falsely putting him across as one who promotes drug and scholarship opportunities and warned the public against being misled by such scams.

In a release issued on his official platforms, Pastor Adeboye lamented the artificial nature of such AI-generated videos, which appear to mimic his voice and image convincingly. The artificial content promotes so-called health solutions and sponsorship opportunities for education, leveraging people’s trust in religious leaders to sell illegitimate services and products.

“These videos ARE NOT mine, and I want to categorically state that I have no hand in such promotions,” Adeboye claimed.

He specifically mentioned organizations such as “Africa Health Centre” and “Church-Funded Scholarships” for spreading misinformation. He reassured his followers that relevant authorities were working day and night to halt the menace and urged social media users to report suspicious accounts and fake information.
The misuse of AI to create realistic but untrue information has emerged as a growing global concern.

Scammers increasingly employ deepfake technology to create endorsements from famous people, making their scams appear more authentic.

There have been recent cases of similar scams being perpetrated globally, including deepfake videos of doctors falsely recommending untested health supplements. Scammers have even resorted to the use of AI-generated personas to con individuals out of money via romance scams and pretend investments.

As artificial intelligence technology improves at an increasing rate, it becomes increasingly hard to know what is real and what isn’t. But there are some critical actions that people can take to help shield themselves:

Verify Information: Always cross-check promotional material from public figures on their own accounts and from established news sources.

Watch Out for Unrealistic Offers: If a deal sounds too good to be true—such as sure-shot scholarships or miracles to cure sickness—it likely is.

Report Suspicious Content: If you notice AI-created videos that appear to be fake, report them to social media sites and the relevant authorities to help prevent the dissemination of misinformation.

As AI-constructed scams continue to become more advanced, there is a need to stay vigilant and informed so that one may protect oneself against online fraud. Pastor Adeboye’s advice is a much-needed reminder to be careful not to fall into the trap of deceitful devices that seek to exploit trust and faith for ulterior motives.