A sermon delivered by Reverend Mike Babatunde of Oritamefa Baptist Church, Ibadan, has triggered widespread reactions online after the cleric made controversial remarks about marriage and physical intimacy.
What happened
The sermon, which was directed at married couples, focused on the role of physical closeness in sustaining relationships.
During the message, Babatunde made a statement about a woman’s body within marriage that has since gone viral.
“You who are married, your breasts belong to your husband, not the children. The children are just borrowing them. The real owner of your breast is your husband,” he said.
Cleric’s message on intimacy
The pastor also addressed what he described as a growing reluctance among some married women to engage in physical intimacy.
He linked this to concerns about maintaining body shape, warning that such attitudes could affect marital relationships.
“You know, I see women, some women say, ‘Ah no, Daddy, I won’t let him touch them because I don’t want to lose my shape,’” he stated.
Babatunde stressed that physical affection plays a key role in strengthening emotional bonds between spouses.
He further urged couples to be more open in their relationships, noting that some women often pretend not to understand their partners’ advances.
“God asked him to touch your breast,” he added.
Reactions trail sermon
The sermon has since sparked mixed reactions across social media, with many Nigerians debating the appropriateness of the comments and how they align with modern views on marriage and personal boundaries.
While some supported his stance on intimacy in marriage, others criticised the remarks as controversial and outdated.
What it means
The development highlights ongoing conversations around marriage, consent, and religious teachings, as differing opinions continue to emerge over the pastor’s comments.
“Your breast is for your husbands not your kids” -Rev Mike Babatunde pic.twitter.com/wfmvRe0SC5
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