Popular Ghanaian Pastor Says It's Primitive For Wives To Ask Husbands For 'Chop Money'

Popular Ghanaian Pastor Says It's Primitive For Wives To Ask Husbands For 'Chop Money'

  • A video of a popular Ghanaian pastor kicking against wives demanding housekeeping money, popularly known as chop money, has surfaced online
  • In his video, the renowned preacher advised men to ensure that their wives always lived comfortable lives
  • Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section of the viral video

Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!

A renowned Ghanaian preacher has kicked against women demanding housekeeping money, known in local parlance as chop money from their husbands.

Prophet Nanasei Opoku Sarkodie contended in the video that it was primitive for wives to demand money from their husbands for the family's upkeep.

Prophet Nanasei Opoku Sarkodie, Chop Money, Ghanaian Pastor, Marriage, Husband, Wife
Prophet Nanasei Opoku Sarkodie kicks against wives requesting for chop money from husbands. Image source: Prophet Nanasei Opoku Sarkodie
Source: Instagram

He advised men to play their roles as the head of the family well and ensure they gave their wives the best life.

Additionally, he asked couples to plan their finances properly and ensure that each partner contributes to the family's financial needs.

Citing an example, he noted that a man can use his earnings for a family project while his wife uses hers for the family's upkeep.

Read also

Ghanaian man buys pure water with Canadian coin, video ignites mixed reactions

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to Prophet Sarkodie's comment

Netizens who saw the video of the renowned pastor speaking about women demanding housekeeping money from their husbands expressed mixed reactions. While some supported him, others disagreed with him.

@God’s jewel ministry wrote:

"Pls don’t misinterpret what he said,meaning a responsible man shouldn’t wait for the wife to ask him for money. But rather keep money home for her."

@kwamina _king wrote:

"Remember we hv levels of income, so don't generalised things."

@gordonmensah409 wrote:

"This message is for a certain target group (rich),not for low income people (poor)."

@LP-Maggie wrote:

"I love this message."

@Apechi Daniel wrote:

"If I type something right now,they will say am Antichrist."

@Esi Assan Agyeman Badu wrote:

"My husband will ask is there anything you would buy before he leaves money."

@Enock K wrote:

"Papa, thank God you have been able to do it now, Can you recall your beginning."

Read also

Mahama directs IGP Dampare to investigate 2020 and 2024 election deaths

@Rev Mark Easteries Abore wrote:

"Papa there are levels.the people cant be the same no matter whatever.some work for feeding alone.some work for both feeding and payiny bills."

@NanaKrapim wrote:

"@PROH. NAASEI This is my first time hearing and seeing you. per this preaching of yours, but for the fear of God, I would have stop attending church. It's really sad."

@LeaokOB wrote:

"Wonder the kind of people that goes to his church because eiiii."

@Adez wrote:

"We are rich people nkoaaa cos our father in heaven is the richest."

@Josephine wrote:

"These generalizations are too much. Remember income levels are different and some people also prefer their wives to stay at home."

@kingsleyasare25 wrote:

"I pitty his church members.... Blessings can also be a form of monwy given to church members by the church."

@Evans de inspirer wrote:

"What if the machine spoils, and there not enough money to buy new at that particular time. please when we have the opportunity, we should be careful."

Read also

Ghanaian man goes to inspect house he sent money from abroad to complete, finds idle land

Ghanaian pastor kicks against customary marriages

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian pastor had advised against couples going in for customary marriages.

The preacher noted that he does not condone such marriages in his church because men who choose them often have ulterior motives.

Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section as some supported his claim while others did not.

New feature: Сheck out news that is picked for YOU ➡️ click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy!

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
Jessie Ola-Morris avatar

Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh