Popular Nigerian skit maker Carter Efe has revealed that he no longer attends church, citing discomfort with how some pastors interact with their members, particularly when relationships turn into repeated financial requests.
It was gathered that during a livestream on Twitch, the entertainer explained that certain pastors initially form friendly connections with congregants, reaching out with calls and gestures of care. However, these relationships can quickly shift, with pastors beginning to ask for money for personal needs, such as fuel, food, or household items.
Carter Efe said that these repeated requests for financial support made him uneasy and ultimately discouraged him from participating in church activities. “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. I dey fear all this pastors,” he explained.
The skit maker’s comments highlight a growing concern among some churchgoers about transactional relationships with religious leaders, where pastoral attention is intertwined with financial expectation. He emphasized that his fear of such patterns prevents him from engaging with churches, despite his personal faith.
Experts say the issue reflects broader debates about transparency, ethics, and accountability in religious institutions. While many pastors maintain strong moral standards, instances of exploitative behavior can erode trust and discourage participation among believers.
Carter Efe’s candid remarks have sparked discussions online, with fans and social media users debating the challenges of balancing spiritual guidance and financial expectations within church communities. His testimony underscores the need for clearer boundaries in pastoral-congregant relationships to protect members from undue pressure.
