Popular Nigerian pastor, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has set social media buzzing after a controversial statement suggesting that men should help more males than females. The message, originally posted in a tweet, has drawn mixed reactions and ignited a heated gender-based debate online.
In the tweet, Apostle Suleman allegedly said, “A man should help more males than females, because when you help some men, you have a team, but when you help some women, wait for scandal — but not all women oo.” Though he added a disclaimer noting that not all women behave this way, the generalization didn't sit well with many.
The tweet was humorously captioned by another user: “Apostle Suleman is now a Gehgeh student,” referencing social media slang for someone enlightened in street or controversial wisdom, further fueling engagement.
Many social media users, especially women, reacted strongly, calling the statement sexist and damaging. Critics argued that such a narrative reinforces harmful stereotypes and promotes distrust between genders, especially when coming from a respected religious leader.
[21/09, 01:59] ChatGPT: However, a portion of the online community agreed with Suleman’s sentiment. They cited personal experiences, claiming that helping women often leads to misinterpretation or scandal, while helping fellow men fosters collaboration and loyalty.
The comment also reopened discussions around the risks of male mentorship towards women, especially in the Nigerian context, where several public figures have faced accusations of impropriety after supporting young women.
This isn’t the first time Apostle Suleman has made headlines over gender-related comments. Some view him as being refreshingly honest, while others believe he’s out of touch with progressive ideals.
Amid the backlash, others argued that rather than painting one gender as problematic, leaders should encourage integrity, transparency, and boundaries regardless of who is being helped.
As of now, Apostle Suleman has not officially addressed the reactions to the viral statement. Whether intended as a joke or serious advice, the post has undeniably sparked an important conversation on trust, mentorship, and gender dynamics in Nigerian society.
The debate continues, but one thing is clear — in the age of social media, words from public figures are rarely taken lightly.
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