Nigeria, April 20 -- Abel Damina, the founder and president of Abel Damina Ministries International (ADMI), has criticised David Ibiyeomie, the founder and presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, for his remark that 'Jesus hated poverty'.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Ibiyeomie, during one of his sermons, which went viral on Monday, claimed that Jesus had never associated with poor people during His lifetime.

Mr Ibiyeomie, who anchors the 'Hour of Salvation' live services broadcast on over 40 local and international television stations, said Jesus' apparent refusal to associate with people experiencing poverty meant He hated poverty.

However, responding to the 62-year-old pastor's comment, which sparked a buzz on social media, Mr Da...