There Have Been Killings Of Christians In Nigeria For Over 40 Years, So it’s Nothing New And Doesn’t Amount To Genocide — Pastor Adefarasin

Pastor Adefarasin during a sermon in his church raised concerns over what he described as the sudden international focus on the plight of Christians in Nigeria, emphasizing that insecurity in the country is neither new nor confined to a single region.

Recalling decades of violence, he highlighted the long history of killings in Southern Kaduna and the Plateau. He also referenced past international incidents, such as the defacing of an image of the Prophet Muhammad in France, which he said subsequently led to attacks on Christians in Nigeria.

“It’s nothing new. It doesn’t amount to genocide,” he said, noting that Western narratives often portray Nigerian Christians as being in constant mortal danger.”

PastorWale questioned the motivations behind global attention, suggesting that Nigeria’s growing economic and strategic significance could play a role.

“Is it because we now have one of the largest refineries in the world, or because of the 21st-century minerals in our land used for nuclear power and electric vehicles? Are these the reasons our friends are threatening to invade our country to defend Nigerian Christians?” he asked.

He concluded by urging caution and careful analysis of international interventions, stressing that insecurity affects all Nigerians regardless of faith. “Selam,” he added.