‘I Pointed no Gun!’ – Pastor Adefarasin speaks out amid firearm controversy

Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Paul Adefarasin, has firmly denied allegations that he pointed a firearm at a content creator, describing the claims as entirely false and malicious.

Speaking during Sunday’s service at the church’s headquarters in Lagos, the cleric addressed the viral incident that stirred controversy across social media.

“I was falsely accused of pointing a firearm at an aggressive content creator who came within my personal space,” Adefarasin told the congregation.

“I do not own a pistol license. I do not carry a firearm. I pointed no firearm at anybody.”

He described the incident not merely as a personal or isolated attack but as part of what he called “an orchestrated strategy by the forces of darkness,” suggesting that the motivation behind the scandal was rooted in greed and the pursuit of online attention.

“Clickbaiters are simply looking to profit,” he noted.

The pastor made it clear that House on the Rock would not engage in amplifying falsehoods or hate speech, citing Romans 12:19: “Do not repay evil for evil.” He added, “We believe God is bigger than that.”

Adefarasin admitted he was both shocked and hurt when videos of the alleged incident began circulating. However, he said he chose to draw strength from the belief that God can turn negative circumstances into opportunities for good.

“People are always watching and waiting for a stumble, a trip, a fall — just something they can use against you,” he said.

“Being a pastor means facing such moments. It’s part of the price we pay.”

Encouraging the congregation to learn from trials rather than be derailed by them, he concluded, “We are leaving the matter to God and trusting Him to do what needs to be done. On this note, I will lay that matter to rest. Case closed.”