Is the sudden interest in Christian att@cks because Nigeria now has one of the world’s largest oil refineries? — Pastor Wale Adefarasin questions Trump and others

During a sermon at his church, Pastor Adefarasin 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 v+olence, he highlighted the long history of k+llings 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 att@cks on Christians in Nigeria. 

“It’s nothing new. It doesn’t amount to gen+cide,” he said, noting that Western narratives often portray Nigerian Christians as being in constant mortal d@nger.”

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 thr+atening 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.