Nigerian pastor David Ibiyeomie sparked controversy after claiming that Jesus hates poor people during a recent sermon. He argued that Jesus never visited a poor person's house and therefore hates poverty. His statements ignited a heated debate on social media, with critics refuting his claims and citing biblical passages that contradict his interpretation. Reverend Dr. Rotimi Ashafa disputed Ibiyeomie's statements, emphasizing that Jesus was a friend to the poor and came for the downtrodden. Despite the backlash, some of Ibiyeomie's followers defended his words as a call for believers to rise above poverty and achieve financial prosperity.