Port Harcourt, Nigeria – A prominent Nigerian evangelical leader, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has stirred significant public discussion after delivering a sermon sharply criticising what he termed “indecent dressing” among young women, specifically targeting the wearing of leg chains.
Preaching at the Salvation Ministries headquarters, Pastor Ibiyeomie warned his congregation against adopting fashion trends without understanding their “deeper implications.” He directly linked the wearing of leg chains to prostitution.
“Ladies who wear chains on their legs simply mean, ‘I am a prostitute’,” the pastor was quoted as saying by Church Times Nigeria. He elaborated, stating that the original meaning of such accessories signifies “you are a whore, you are not in the hotel but you are available,” asserting it was “not fashion, it is simply an advertisement for prostitution.”
Pastor Ibiyeomie did not limit his critique to leg chains, also denouncing what he described as the “exposure of private parts” and the use of transparent clothing. He advised young women to uphold “godly standards,” asserting that “how you dress will determine how people will address you.”
His comments have triggered a wave of reactions across social media and within religious communities, with some voices supporting his firm stance on modesty while others debate the appropriateness and tone of such direct remarks from the pulpit.
This is not the first time Pastor Ibiyeomie’s sermons have generated controversy. In April, he faced widespread criticism for stating that Jesus Christ did not associate with poor individuals and that believers should likewise avoid close association with them, claiming Jesus “hated poverty” and “never entered the home of a poor person.”
Add Comment