Controversial skit-maker and singer Carter Efe has set social media buzzing after openly explaining why he no longer attends church.
In a viral video circulating online, the entertainer alleged that some pastors deliberately build close relationships with church members only to begin making financial demands.
According to him, what starts as pastoral care can allegedly turn into subtle financial 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. I dey fear all this pastors…”
Distrust, Not Disbelief
Carter Efe made it clear that his decision is rooted in personal fear and distrust of certain religious leaders rather than a broader rejection of faith.
He suggested that once a pastor becomes overly friendly, financial requests may follow — a pattern he says makes him uncomfortable.
Mixed Reactions Online
His comments have drawn divided reactions.
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Some social media users agreed with him, saying there are indeed pastors who prioritize personal gain over spirituality.
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Others criticized him for generalizing, arguing that many religious leaders serve selflessly and should not be painted with the same brush.
The controversy once again highlights the ongoing public debate in Nigeria about church accountability, financial transparency, and the relationship between clergy and congregants.
For now, Carter Efe’s stance is clear — fear of exploitation keeps him away from the pulpit.
