Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has responded to widespread social media speculation after a video surfaced showing him holding a metallic object during an encounter with a passerby.
The video, which quickly went viral, led many viewers to believe that the pastor was brandishing a firearm. However, in a statement posted on his social media platforms on Saturday, June 7, 2025, Adefarasin clarified that the object was not a gun and that he never pointed it at anyone.
“You might be aware of a video circulating on social media showing me in what some have misunderstood as brandishing a firearm. I want to assure you, that was certainly not a firearm, and at no point did I point such at anyone,” he said.
The pastor acknowledged the concerns the video raised and promised to address the matter during the church’s 9:00 a.m. service on Sunday to provide further clarity.
“We understand the concern this accusation may have caused, and we will speak briefly to this mischief during the 9:00 a.m. service tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” Adefarasin added.
He also urged the public to remain calm and avoid falling for misinformation or sensationalism surrounding the incident.
The video has sparked debate online, with some defending Adefarasin’s actions as a security precaution, while prominent activist, Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as Verydarkman and others have called for a police investigation into the matter.
This incident highlights the challenges public figures face in the age of social media, where videos can quickly spread and be misinterpreted without full context.
