The Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock Church in Lagos, Paul Adefarasin, has addressed the viral video circulating online, clarifying that the object he was holding was not a firearm. A video clip that surfaced earlier this week shows Pastor Adefarasin holding a metallic object while engaging with a passerby who was recording him. The footage quickly went viral, prompting widespread speculation, with some social media users claiming that he was brandishing a gun during the exchange.
However, Pastor Adefarasin categorically denied these claims in a message to his congregation, which he also shared on his social media platforms. He stated: “You might be aware of a video circulating on social media showing me in what some have misunderstood as brandishing a firearm. I want to assure you, that was certainly not a firearm, and at no point did I point such at anyone.”
Acknowledging the concerns sparked by the video, he added that he would briefly address the matter during the church’s 9:00 a.m. service on Sunday:
“We understand the concern this accusation may have caused, and we will speak briefly to this mischief during the 9:00 a.m. service tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
Pastor Adefarasin also urged the public to remain calm and not be swayed by misinformation or sensational narratives surrounding the clip.