The content creator responsible for the viral video involving renowned cleric Pastor Paul Adefarasin has spoken out, offering his perspective on the controversial footage that stirred heated reactions online.
The video in question, which showed Pastor Adefarasin inside his Range Rover, led many social media users to speculate that the clergyman was wielding a gun. The footage quickly went viral, prompting public backlash and widespread criticism.
However, during his recent Sunday service, Pastor Adefarasin addressed the controversy directly, stating unequivocally that he does not own a gun, nor was he holding one in the video.
In a follow-up interview hosted by Daddy Freeze, the content creator behind the video provided context for the footage.
According to him, he was at the Ikoyi roundabout that day capturing videos of luxury vehicles, with a personal goal to record at least ten Range Rovers. Coincidentally, Pastor Adefarasin’s car happened to be the first one that passed.
Recounting the moment, the videographer explained:
“I didn’t move close to the car; I even moved back sef. So, as I start the video, I was just saying ‘Boss, Boss’. As he now parked, I was so happy, Me I even thought he just want to acknowledge me. As he wound down, he said ‘Don’t do that,’ and I was like ‘Sorry Boss.’”
He emphasized that he wasn’t aggressive or intrusive, maintaining a respectful distance throughout the encounter. He also noted that while he did see something in the pastor’s hand, he couldn’t identify what it was.
“I didn’t really focus on him, I was just focused on my own screen to get the video perfect. As he left, I didn’t know what was in his hand. I sha see one stuff in his hand, but I didn’t know…” he added.
The incident has since sparked conversations about privacy, assumptions in viral content, and the responsibilities of both public figures and content creators in the digital age. While the storm appears to be calming, the episode serves as a reminder of how quickly narratives can spiral on social media without full context.
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