Before the confirmation of his appointment, it was rumored that he had replaced Pastor Enoch Adeboye, who remains the General Overseer of the RCCG on a global stage.

If the rumour had turned out to be true, Obayemi would have made a fine choice as he has had quite a training in terms of leadership.

Here are a few things to know about him:

1. He is currently in his second marriage following the passing of his first wife.

2. Before his appointment as national overseer of the RCCG, he served as the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on finance matters.

3. He is currently a member of the church's governing council.

4. He has headed the board of governors, House fellowship of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

5. He was the head of Lagos Province 28 of the RCCG.

6. In March 2015, he laid the foundation for the extension of the province’s worship center.

7. Obayemi is the first representative of the RCCG appointed mainly to become national overseer.