Pastor Adefarasin Under Fire For Keeping Mum On Nigeria, Condemning Trump Assassination Attempt

Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the senior pastor and founder of the House on the Rock church, condemned an assassination attempt on former US President Donald J. Trump in a post on his X account.

His remarks have stirred outrage among Nigerians who feel he has been silent on pressing issues within Nigeria.

Pastor Adefarasin wrote, “We condemn political violence in the leading democracy of the free world. We are thankful to God for the survival of former President Donald J. Trump without fatal injury. We extend our condolences to the family of the deceased spectator and offer our prayers for the injured. Our prayers remain for a speedy and total recovery of former President Trump.”

He added, “We applaud the rapid response of the Secret Service and are grateful that the assassination attempt failed. This allows Donald Trump to continue in the democratic process. We salute President Biden for condemning the assassination attempt and for his conversation with Donald Trump. Our prayers are with both candidates and the democratic process in America. As Africans, we draw inspiration from the American democratic process. Long live American democracy and may God bless America.”

However, many Nigerians took to social media to express their anger and disappointment at Pastor Adefarasin’s perceived neglect of domestic issues. Rinu Oduala, a prominent activist, tweeted, “Did you condemn the electoral violence against voters in Nigeria, especially the vicious threats and attacks unleashed against Nigerians from the SE in Lagos? You talk about democracy, what about the flagrantly rigged elections that were orchestrated in your country in 2023?”

Another user, DANNY, added, “Oh now we draw inspiration from their democratic process but you were giving prophecies on our own with corn in your pocket ehn Paul?”

The backlash shows the frustration many Nigerians feel towards leaders who they believe prioritize international issues over the severe challenges facing their own country, including political violence, economic hardship, and electoral fraud.

See some reactions below:

@RealQueenBee__: Mr Saul must come, you’re a shame, a disgrace to your mother country & the Church.

Your hypocrisy stinks and will continue to stink.

You never condemned the high scale v!0lence & k!ll!ngs that marred the 2023 elections in Nigeria, but quick to condemn it in The United States.

@DanielRegha: Pastor Paul where was ur empathy or condolence messages for the Jos students who recently d!ed while writing exams? Did u sympthize with the affected families? But it’s American politics that’s caught ur attention. Bandits attack hundreds of people almost every week in this country, how about u speak on that.

@RealQueenBee__: I could’ve easily sent to Nigeria the monies I’ve been using to support young, vibrant & hardworking Nigerians to the likes of Paul Adefarasin in the name of Tithe, First Fruit etc so he can use it to enhance his extravagant lifestyle.

Instead, I choose never to, but why do you?

@UnkleAyo: Brock Lesnar, Not once did you condemn the violence that happened in your backyard. Not once. Not once did you acknowledge the political madness that ravaged this country. Every night you go to sleep, I hope you’re safe in the realisation that you’re a useless person.

@Morris_Monye: You are my man but why didn’t you condemn political violence in Nigeria. The political violence in Nigeria is waaaaay more than that in the United States. You have more stake and interests in Nigeria than the United States. It’s all so puzzling. Why won’t you condemn the problem in Nigeria.  

@I_Am_Ilemona: The silence of the many parts of the Nigerian church in the face of the murders of 1000s of Christians in Northern Nigeria makes this tweet rub me off the wrong way!!! So many Nigerian tragedies are met with silence. Na wa  

@Tutsy22: No comment, when your “Saul” and his cohorts unleashed political violence during 2023 elections!  

@maxvayshia: When Nigerians went to exercise their rights to vote in the last concluded elections, they were battered, injured and a few killed in a blatant act of political violence and bullying. Where was your voice of condemnation, man of the corn?  

@LRNZH: For Nigeria: “Saul before Paul. Accept the rigging, vote-buying, & violence rhetorics.” “For the US: ” Condemn violence. Protect democracy. Condolences.” Deceivers.

@KlasickTheHost: Pastor Paul Adefarasin is getting dragged by top Nigerian influencers and for tweeting about the political situation that happened recently in the United States. Saw that tweet and i could tell about the hypocrisy of Nigerian Religious Leaders particularly about POLITICS.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG