A Nigerian man, @Iamsamdan, had social media in stitches after sharing a funny encounter with a pastor during a night vigil in Ibadan. What was meant to be a spiritual prayer session quickly turned into a comic standoff.
According to him, after a long and exhausting journey from Abuja, he was directed by a family friend, Anthony, to attend a late-night vigil instead of going straight to bed. Half-asleep and tired, he settled in a corner of the church, only to be called upon by the pastor for a special prayer.
The pastor, expecting him to “fall under the anointing,” repeatedly pushed and prayed over him. But no matter the effort, he remained firmly on his feet. Sensing the pastor’s growing frustration, he decided to “cooperate” out of pity. Pretending to convulse like in viral deliverance videos, he dramatically fell backward, allowing the ushers to gently lay him down.
The pastor immediately declared that he was “saved,” while the man quietly admitted he had only fallen to save the pastor from embarrassment. He later shook hands and continued his journey to Lagos, with a hilarious story that still makes people laugh online.
The lighthearted post has resonated widely, with many users calling it relatable, funny, and a peek into the sometimes over-the-top theatrics of religious gatherings.