Popular Nigerian skit maker and streamer Carter Efe has stirred conversations online after opening up about why he stopped attending church.
In a viral video making the rounds on social media, the entertainer shared his personal concerns about some religious leaders, saying he fears being drawn into financial expectations after forming close relationships with them.
According to him, what begins as friendly care and attention can later turn into repeated money requests.
“Pastor go dey show you love dey call you for afternoon and evening. Before you know pastor go dey tell you say ‘can you give me money for fuel?’ before you know pastor go tell you say ‘I want to cook beans, I need oil’. Before you know pastor go dey collect money for your hand — na why I dey fear. Na why I no dey go church.”
He added that he becomes uncomfortable when pastors get too friendly, claiming it often leads to financial demands.
“I dey fear all this pastors, if them turn you to friend, them go just dey collect money for your hand…”
His remarks quickly went viral, triggering mixed reactions across social media.
While some users agreed with his experience, others criticized him for generalizing religious leaders and misunderstanding the boundaries between spiritual guidance and personal relationships.
The debate continues to trend online, with many discussing trust, boundaries, and expectations between church members and religious leaders.