Social media users have strongly condemned remarks made by Rev. Joseph Osarfo-Akoto, the Carolina Regional head pastor of the Church of Pentecost, regarding marital sex.
In a video shared online, Rev. Akoto advised husbands to forcefully have sex with their wives even when they are unwilling. Using himself as an example, he stated that his wife knows him well enough to understand that if she refuses, he will apply force.
He further explained that if his wife wears jeans or tight underwear to prevent him from having sex with her, he would use scissors to cut through the fabric.
“I can’t tear the jeans, so I will use scissors. And when you are very angry, I will tell you to close your eyes. When I finish, I will go and read my Bible,” he said in the video.
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Rev. Akoto justified his stance by claiming that as a man, he should not be deprived of sex, especially given the presence of beautiful women in his congregation. He suggested that such deprivation could lead to temptation or undesirable thoughts.
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The pastor also stated that he was willing to be in court if reported, urging men whose wives deny them sex to take matters into their own hands.
His comments have sparked outrage on social media, with many users condemning his statements as an endorsement of marital rape.
One Instagram user expressed disbelief, writing, “Ah, he was so comfortable saying all this. I feel bad for the girl in the video who looks so uncomfortable ????.”
Another person commented, “He’s gently speaking violence and rape. Not all gentle people are sane.”
A third critic added, “Sometimes, God brings people out with their wrong deeds on His own terms. I wonder what his wife has been going through for years but can’t say anything because she’s ‘Osofo Maame.’ This is shameful.”
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Amid the backlash, a few individuals defended Rev. Joseph Osarfo-Akoto, arguing that his comments were taken out of context.
“Sharing this particular portion of the sermon does not explain the full message. When will we learn to communicate properly? He might have been saying something educative, but now a portion of his words is tarnishing the image of a church and a reverend minister. This is very bad,” one person stated.
Another defender urged critics to watch the full sermon before making judgments: “I’m not a member of the church, but I believe it’s high time we stop taking things out of context just to ruin people’s reputations. Share the whole video, let us watch it all, then we can reach a reasonable conclusion.”
The controversy continues to generate widespread debate, with many calling for accountability while others demand a more thorough review of his statements.
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