A man has caused a stir at a local church after confronting a pastor over a bunch of plantain his wife had gifted.
The unusual incident took place during a service, drawing attention from congregants who watched as the husband demanded the return of the item.
Husband confronts pastor over gifted plantain
The dispute arose because the plantain, considered a family resource, was given without the husband’s consent.
The incident quickly made rounds on social media, where users expressed amusement, disbelief, and debate about marital dynamics.
Some argued the husband overreacted, while others supported him, claiming spouses should discuss gifts or contributions before offering them to third parties.
Social media reactions
@bunmi_sec: “Lol So under this Tinubu regime people still dey carry food go give pastor? FOOD?? Una no just dey gree learn sha. Kudos to this man.”
@deckdesmond: “Family is scrapping to survive, and want to gift pastor who has more than enough already. Women are always the weak point.”
@august_wealth: “The woman will feel disrespected and embarrassed; he could’ve handled the issue differently.”
@XaviDml: “No be small thing happen for church o.”
@EtukIniobong1: “Two cannot be together except they agree… marriage is a partnership, gifting the pastor the plantain should have been discussed.”
@Smartwoobie: “If I’m in his position and I got that plantain. I might do same for woman that doesn’t listen.”
@001Xtasy: “Only in Naija! Imagine fighting for your plantain like it’s a crown jewel.”
@CroBender: “Pastor should go plant his own plantain.”
Watch the video below…
Angry Nigerian husband stormed a church to retrieve his plantain, which was gifted to a Pastor by his wife pic.twitter.com/fQB526zzxy
— Zoom Afrika (@zoomafrika1) January 8, 2026
