Drama as church bars man for not contributing to pastor’s birthday

A man identified as @Ayibatonye01 has taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express his frustration after being banned from officiating in church services due to his refusal to contribute money for his pastor’s birthday.

In his post, Ayibatonye explained that the church leadership had requested members to send money for their pastor’s birthday celebration. However, he opted not to participate, believing the contribution was voluntary, as stated by the church.

To his surprise, he was subsequently informed that he would not be allowed to officiate in the upcoming Sunday service and that further penalties might follow.

Sharing his dismay on social media, Ayibatonye wrote, “Because I didn’t send money for papa’s birthday, I am banned from officiating this Sunday, and more punishment might be meted out. After you said it’s a voluntary contribution. You aren’t even minding the financial capacity of some. Others have sent, but me, I will not send.”

See his post below;

https://x.com/tech_gunner/status/1847904793584394744?t=nhUQ34SjAYzxkIAsFbMIlg&s=19

His post has sparked various reactions online, with many netizens weighing in on the issue, debating the fairness of church contributions and whether they should be enforced.

Check out reactions that followed …
@AjeboDanny remarked: “Nigerian Pastors will not rest till they render all of you useless. You never see anything ”

@Austeiin asked: “You can’t be serious with this tweet. This is a joke right? Tell me it’s a joke abeg”

@Aynoniii wrote: “Church owners ain’t concerned about the problem of the masses, as long as your problems isn’t affecting your Tithe & offering, you okay.”

poshest_hope wrote: “I won’t even lie, this attitude is becoming a norm in the church. They don’t even care how members are surviving and feeding in this Tpain era”