“It’s a red flag to refer to your pastor as ‘My Daddy’, ‘My Spiritual father’” – Leo DaSilva

• Big Brother Naija reality star Leo DaSilva has criticized Christians who refer to their pastors as their spiritual fathers and daddies.

• On Twitter, he deemed it a red flag when a pastor is described in such a manner.

Leo DaSilva, a reality star from Big Brother Naija, has criticized Christians who refer to their pastors using terms such as “daddy,” “spiritual father,” and similar titles.

In a post on the micro-blogging platform X, he expressed that such descriptions of pastors are concerning.

“My Daddy, ‘My Spiritual Daddy,’ ‘my father in the Lord’s to describe your pastor is a red flag.”

In a subsequent tweet, he elaborated that his two years of study at a theology school were not aimed at becoming a pastor, but rather to deepen his understanding of the scriptures. He emphasized that a true love for God should motivate individuals to seek knowledge about Him independently, likening it to loving someone without truly knowing them.

“I went to theology school for 2 years, not because I want to become a pastor but to understand the word of God even more.
If you claim to love God, you will try to learn about God yourself.
It’s like saying you love someone you don’t even know.
Don’t be a sheep to everything”.

Reacting to the post…

@Ivy Victor wrote, “African moms are used to this. Nna mhen una no get papa? Are y’all orphans?

@Soft Miracle Diva wrote, “But you can call your traditional ruler, His Royal Highness, but when I call Papa Jerry Eze my father, it is a problem. Stop it, Leo

@Richard Adubi wrote, “Give honor to who honor is due

In other news, Nollywood actress Omobolarinde Akinyanju, widely recognized as Ashabi and the fourth partner of singer Portable, has issued a heartfelt request to her followers.

In a recent post on her Instagram account, the actress, who has experienced a disagreement with her well-known baby father, implored her fans to refrain from engaging in disputes on her behalf in the comments. She emphasized the importance of fostering an atmosphere of love and peace, asserting that there should be no room for competition, comparison, or negativity.

“Please, lovers of Ashabi, simply let love & peace reign in the comment section.
No competition, no comparison, no haters.
If you love me say, if you don’t love me keep it to yourself
Don’t fight for me just show me love, no discrimination.