- Pastor Wale Adefarasin, General Overseer of Guiding Light Assembly, has questioned the sudden global concern over the killing of Christians in Nigeria following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments.
- He argued that such violence has occurred for over 40 years and does not amount to genocide, suggesting that the renewed attention might be tied to Nigeria’s growing economic strength.
The General Overseer of Guiding Light Assembly, Pastor Wale Adefarasin, has questioned the motive behind the sudden global attention on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, following recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump.
In a viral statement shared online, Pastor Adefarasin noted that while killings of Christians have occurred in Nigeria for over four decades, they do not amount to genocide. He wondered why foreign nations, particularly the United States, are only now showing heightened concern.
“In over 40 years, there were k!ll!ngs of Christians in Nigeria and so it’s nothing new. It doesn’t amount to gen0cide,” he said. “They suddenly fall in love with Nigerian Christians. Is it because we now have the best refinery in the world? Is it because of our lithium?”
His remarks come amid renewed global attention on religious tensions in Nigeria, after President Trump reportedly directed the U.S. Defense Department to prepare for potential action if attacks on Christians continue.
Pastor Adefarasin’s comments have sparked mixed reactions, with some Nigerians agreeing that the international community may have economic interests at heart, while others argue that global concern over religious violence should be welcomed.
The cleric, known for his outspoken views on governance and moral leadership, urged Nigerians to remain discerning and united in the face of external pressures and internal divisions.
