Tuesday, 11 May 2021: The statement made by the Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock Church Lagos, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, advising his church members to get a plan B as sparked social media reactions.
Recall that the cleric gave the advice on Sunday, when he spoke extensively on the state of the nation.
Adefarsin said: ”No country in the world history has survived two civil wars. You could be in fright and be running for your dear life, any day from now if this thing does not come to an end. My personal encouragement to leaders and government on all sides is that it is not time to be partisan, blend the aisles. It is time to sit down and dialogue.”
Speaking further to his church members, the clergyman enjoined them to have a plan B as his wife is currently out of Nigeria helping to create their own plan B
He said: “I bring you greetings from Pastor Ifeanyi who is busy taking care of the frontier of our world and preparing our escape route. If you don’t have a plan B. …I know you have faith, but I have faith too but I have a plan B.
“With technology I can speak to you from anywhere in the world.
“Get yourself a plan B. Whether that’s an Okada to Cameroon or flying boat or speed boat as we call them to Seme Border or a hole in the ground, get your plan B because these people are crazy. They ate nutters. The whole bunch of them. And watch the signs because it can happen like this. God forbid!”
The statement made by the cleric has since sparked social media reactions as Nigerians took to the micro-blogging platform to comment on the issue. CEOAFRICA gathers some of their thoughts below and you can as well visit our website @www.ceoafrica.com to drop your own comment.
Prince Chinecherem@PrinceChineche4 writes: “Garba Shehu (Presidency) will soon Call Pastor Paul Adefarasin unpatriotic citizen that his statement is a call for War/Anarchy and is an Attack to Buhari Some Brainwash youth from North go soon say is an attack to the north.”
Sọ̀rọ̀ sókè Generation @IBITAYO_MARTINS writes: “After seeing that u are an APC member,I could see why u are talking like this which is good. But this your word can’t help my people in Ogun state who fled to Benin republic because of insecurities in the country. Even a blind man knows that pastor paul Adefarasin is being real.”
Raymond #JusticeforOmolara #JusticeforPelu@IamTheIroko writes: “That message from Pastor Paul Adefarasin is an admission of the failure of govt completely… Instead to attack him I hope those in authority take a deep look at their failure and do the right thing.”
@KingSlayer about 6 hours ago
God will continue to bless and be with you sir for always using your voice to speak the truth on what’s going on in this country
Anonymous about 5 hours ago
Bros it is no joke. He has dropped the message. Its left for you to act on it. May God help us all.
@Genesis1 about 5 hours ago
Faith is looking at death
Anonymous about 4 hours ago
Pastor is advising people to run away from Nigeria. Oh my days
Anonymous about 4 hours ago
Rich people can actually leave the country when it happens they poor people God go help at this point in time. So many people are still supporting a government that has failed because of tribe and religion.
Anonymous about 3 hours ago
If you think this is the best comment from supposed man of God, then you are both dumb to think the best advice for the population of over 200m is to leave their country..
Laurra about 1 hour ago
With all the Tithes he pickpocketed from GOD'S children who are his gullible followers, he is ageing so fast and badly and now preaching Escape plan B but he will be shocked he will be amongst those to be revolted against and bludgeoned by his followers whom he has fleeced of their hard earned pennies with false preaching for years and NOT just the wicked government.
Gracious da Wahala about 7 hours ago
Finally the pastors are telling you that hours and money you invested serving their god is scam. Christians are now number 1 maga.
Slide in about 6 hours ago
How much have you Godless attained? we are all here together, you serve something too, stones, irons woods etc any difference? Jesus betters our life, what about yours?
Man'o'man about 2 hours ago
I can smell ur stupidity from here🙄
Anonymous about 7 hours ago
Sir ,Not everyone has opportunity to get plan B . How many Nigerians have eaten 3 square meals or even 2 meals talk more of having an international passport to escape the country. ? Sometimes you pastors amaze me the way you speak out of touch.
Anonymous about 6 hours ago
He is not talking to all Nigerians, he is talking to his church members. Listen to the advice or don't. Get a plan B or don't. He is not your president
Akuomaakuego about 6 hours ago
The message is not for everyone.
Anonymous about 5 hours ago
Of course he knows, he's just stating the bitter facts. This country is doomed. If you can, then you should leave now.
Sniper about 7 hours ago
i beg to disagree .A pastor should inspire hope, not despair
Anonymous about 6 hours ago
He is inspiring you with the truth
Isaacovic about 6 hours ago
Uncle Hope. keep hoping! if he said now that Nigeria will be good again, you'll be the one to ask him when and accuse him of being a false prophet. Now he said the truth you are typing rubbish. keep hoping till Fulani people will cut off your manhood
Anonymous about 2 hours ago
Thank you!! Why is he not praying for peace to come to Nigeria, statements like this causes more problem than good.
Crackhead about 7 hours ago
Just Imagine what a pastor is telling his members. You want them to drown in fear. Is it that simple for everyone to have a plan B? God will shame y’all that destroyed this country, enriched yourselves, and pauperized naive Nigerians. The war you believe would happen isn’t going to happen. Find something else to talk about.
Anonymous about 4 hours ago
Don't worry You will understand later
Slugger about 7 hours ago
Now I'm scared. I'm really, really scared. Something gruesome is definitely brewing in this country. There's a bad omen in the air. If you can afford it, it's time to dump this country o. The oppressed have had enough, and they are now fighting back with vengeance.
Crackhead about 5 hours ago
The country is shaking for sure but it’s not falling down today or tomorrow. Stay strong and mind how you move around. Don’t feed yourself to terrorist and fake freedom fighters that are only after their belly.
Anonymous about 7 hours ago
His right make I get my plan B ready ooooo
Kingsley Omoruyi about 7 hours ago
Is not every body that have the capacity for plan B , I dont expect this from a man of God, the signs are there that is true, what of those without the said capacity , .
Anonymous about 6 hours ago
He is not pastoring everybody my guy, he is pastoring his church. If you are not in his church. Than stick to what your pastor is telling you. Go and buy land in Maiduguri and start building your 3 bedroom flat
nelson adejayan about 7 hours ago
Doomsday pastor! Profer solution and encouragement,why further highten tension.
Anonymous about 6 hours ago
Plan B and Dialogue are part of the solutions, be wise and stop ranting nonsense.
UMEH JARLAT about 6 hours ago
It's a candid advise.
Baddest about 6 hours ago
So True, na Japa sure Pass.
Bojor NDIFON ojong about 6 hours ago
Okooo Okada to Cameroon better oooo
@KingSlayer about 6 hours ago
God will continue to bless and be with you sir for always using your voice to speak the truth on what’s going on in this country
Anonymous about 5 hours ago
Bros it is no joke. He has dropped the message. Its left for you to act on it. May God help us all.
@Genesis1 about 5 hours ago
Faith is looking at death
Anonymous about 4 hours ago
Pastor is advising people to run away from Nigeria. Oh my days
Anonymous about 4 hours ago
Rich people can actually leave the country when it happens they poor people God go help at this point in time. So many people are still supporting a government that has failed because of tribe and religion.
Anonymous about 3 hours ago
If you think this is the best comment from supposed man of God, then you are both dumb to think the best advice for the population of over 200m is to leave their country..
Laurra about 1 hour ago
With all the Tithes he pickpocketed from GOD'S children who are his gullible followers, he is ageing so fast and badly and now preaching Escape plan B but he will be shocked he will be amongst those to be revolted against and bludgeoned by his followers whom he has fleeced of their hard earned pennies with false preaching for years and NOT just the wicked government.
Gracious da Wahala about 7 hours ago
Finally the pastors are telling you that hours and money you invested serving their god is scam. Christians are now number 1 maga.
Slide in about 6 hours ago
How much have you Godless attained? we are all here together, you serve something too, stones, irons woods etc any difference? Jesus betters our life, what about yours?
Man'o'man about 2 hours ago
I can smell ur stupidity from here🙄
Anonymous about 7 hours ago
Sir ,Not everyone has opportunity to get plan B . How many Nigerians have eaten 3 square meals or even 2 meals talk more of having an international passport to escape the country. ? Sometimes you pastors amaze me the way you speak out of touch.
Anonymous about 6 hours ago
He is not talking to all Nigerians, he is talking to his church members. Listen to the advice or don't. Get a plan B or don't. He is not your president
Akuomaakuego about 6 hours ago
The message is not for everyone.
Anonymous about 5 hours ago
Of course he knows, he's just stating the bitter facts. This country is doomed. If you can, then you should leave now.
Sniper about 7 hours ago
i beg to disagree .A pastor should inspire hope, not despair
Anonymous about 6 hours ago
He is inspiring you with the truth
Isaacovic about 6 hours ago
Uncle Hope. keep hoping! if he said now that Nigeria will be good again, you'll be the one to ask him when and accuse him of being a false prophet. Now he said the truth you are typing rubbish. keep hoping till Fulani people will cut off your manhood
Anonymous about 2 hours ago
Thank you!! Why is he not praying for peace to come to Nigeria, statements like this causes more problem than good.
Crackhead about 7 hours ago
Just Imagine what a pastor is telling his members. You want them to drown in fear. Is it that simple for everyone to have a plan B? God will shame y’all that destroyed this country, enriched yourselves, and pauperized naive Nigerians. The war you believe would happen isn’t going to happen. Find something else to talk about.
Anonymous about 4 hours ago
Don't worry You will understand later
Slugger about 7 hours ago
Now I'm scared. I'm really, really scared. Something gruesome is definitely brewing in this country. There's a bad omen in the air. If you can afford it, it's time to dump this country o. The oppressed have had enough, and they are now fighting back with vengeance.
Crackhead about 5 hours ago
The country is shaking for sure but it’s not falling down today or tomorrow. Stay strong and mind how you move around. Don’t feed yourself to terrorist and fake freedom fighters that are only after their belly.
Anonymous about 7 hours ago
His right make I get my plan B ready ooooo
Kingsley Omoruyi about 7 hours ago
Is not everybody that have the capacity for plan B , I dont expect this from a man of God, the signs are there that is true, what of those without the said capacity , .
Anonymous about 6 hours ago
He is not pastoring everybody my guy, he is pastoring his church. If you are not in his church. Than stick to what your pastor is telling you. Go and buy land in Maiduguri and start building your 3 bedroom flat
nelson adejayan about 7 hours ago
Doomsday pastor! Profer solution and encouragement,why further highten tension.
Anonymous about 6 hours ago
Plan B and Dialogue are part of the solutions, be wise and stop ranting nonsense.
UMEH JARLAT about 6 hours ago
It's a candid advise.
Baddest about 6 hours ago
So True, na Japa sure Pass.
Bojor NDIFON ojong about 6 hours ago
Okooo Okada to Cameroon better oooo
Evangelist Osaigbovo about 6 hours ago
He is right.Nigeria is very close to a civil war.
A A J about 6 hours ago
Nigeria is finished
Anonymous about 6 hours ago
Why inject fear ..
Tosin about 6 hours ago
He is right.Nigeria is very close to a civil war.
A A J about 6 hours ago
Nigeria is finished
Anonymous about 6 hours ago
Why inject fear ..
Tosin about 6 hours ago
Oserz@Oserz writes: “Pastor Paul Adefarasin made mention of having a plan B, don’t forget as a Nigerian, your plan B should have a plan C and even D……E get why.”
Obong Ekpe {Daddy Jason}@Johnson_Ody writes: “What Pastor Paul Adefarasin is saying isn’t different from what I said some weeks ago.. Have a fucken Plan B, don’t wait until it’s too late. Make findings on how to get black market equipment that you’ll use for self-defense if you don’t have any yet.”
Unu Amaro Kam Siri Kwado@AfamDeluxo writes: “Pastor Paul Adefarasin advising Nigerians to get a plan B. I have been saying this for months, but some of you come to my Dm and call me an alarmist. Ndị Igbo sị na Nkwucha dị mkpa abụghị ujo.. Onye ọbụna jee kwado onwe ya.”
Dayo@holadhayor1 writes: “Pastor Paul Adefarasin is saying the truth! Its only witchcraft that would make anyone attempt to counter him.”
Nna Anyi ARMANII@99armanii writes: “Southwest BMC are already digging on Pastor Paul Adefarasin.”
Omawumi O@ormainy writes: “Pastor Paul Adefarasin says the things many are thinking but can’t say. He said many important and very critical things about the state of the nation yesterday before his message. Sad that people only picked the joke of plan B but I’m happy with the conversation. Naija needs help.”
Olabanji Omoh@TALLASHIP writes: “I hope a lady will not come out tomorrow to claim Pastor Paul Adefarasin raped her 20 years ago as him don advice church members to escape Nigeria.”
Apostle Chris Omashola, ACO@PastorOmashola writes: “Pastor Paul Adefarasin is wrong for calling on Nigerians to flee this country, that’s a very careless statement from a Man of His Calibre. We have no other country to call our home, or to be enslaved in another Man’s Land or what? We must STAND STRONG and WIN our NIGERIA BACK.”
