Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has declared that Nigeria’s creation was not an act of God but a product of colonial manipulation for financial gain.
Speaking during his Sunday sermon, Adefarasin argued that the country’s foundation was laid by British colonial powers, driven by their own interests rather than divine will.
“Nigeria, I do not believe it was created by God. I don’t believe it. I believe that Queen Elizabeth got into a deal with the Ottoman Empire and they had a deal concerning Sudan. Those who care to buy the book, buy the book. It’s called The Martyrdom of Man,” the cleric said.
He further stated that Nigeria’s constitution is illegitimate, claiming it was authored by the military rather than through the collective will of the people. Quoting Psalm 11:3, Adefarasin likened the nation to a building standing on shaky foundations.
“This is not a political forum. This is a church, and the church has responsibilities to get right what man got wrong. She’s the light of the world and the salt of the earth. That’s important,” he added.
The pastor also criticised Nigeria’s leadership, corruption, and failing infrastructure, pointing to poor road construction as a symbol of the country’s broken systems.
