Jimmy Adekoya, a former president of the Redeemed Christian Fellowship (RCF) at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), has faced criticism for marrying a man. Despite the backlash, Jimmy has taken to social media to express his thoughts on the matter.
Earlier, photos of Jimmy and his Caucasian partner had surfaced online, showing the couple exchanging engagement rings. Many people, including some from the Christian community, had condemned Jimmy’s decision to marry a man, citing his past role as an RCF president.
In response to the criticism, Jimmy wrote on social media, “When your only offense is being a gay man who loves Jesus.” His statement highlights the tension between his sexual orientation and his Christian faith.
The post sparked a heated debate, with some people defending Jimmy’s right to live his life as he chooses, while others condemned his actions as incompatible with Christian teachings.
See some reactions below
@numberonetweep: “Sometimes una go dey confuse God”
@BENNkrypt: “This is what they’ve reduced Christianity to… Nobody is stopping you from living any life you want, just don’t associate yourself with the church and Christianity anymore.”
@kene_Valentine: “He should be ashamed of himself. But he won’t because they never are.”
@Reii_nnaa: “Gayman and Jesus doesn’t fit into same sentence.”
