Nigeria, April 8 -- Former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Femi Fani-Kayode, has ignited widespread debate on social media following the circulation of viral images and a video showing him laying hands on congregants.

The images and video, which were posted on the former Minister of Aviation's social media pages, quickly gained traction online.

They were taken on Sunday during Mr Fani-Kayode's Thanksgiving service at Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly in Piwoyi, Abuja.

Mr Fani-Kayode wrote: "It was an honour and privilege to share my testimony at my Thanksgiving Service, which was held at the Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly in Piwoyi, Abuja yesterday.

"I thank Archbishop Emmanuel Jatau, his Bishops and Pastors and his wonderful congregation...