Nigeria, April 14 -- The founder and presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has sparked conversation on social media after claiming that Jesus Christ strongly dislikes poverty.

In a sermon video posted on his fan TikTok page on Monday, the 62-year-old pastor told his congregation that Jesus did not associate with the poor during His earthly ministry.

Mr Ibiyeomie, who anchors the 'Hour of Salvation' live services broadcast on over 40 television stations locally and internationally, acknowledged that it is acceptable to come to Christ in poverty.

However, he went on to explain what he believes is unacceptable after doing so: "If I tell you something, it'll baffle you; Jesus never visited any poor person in his house;...