David Ibiyeomie, the founder of Salvation Ministries, has stirred public debate with recent remarks on women’s fashion, particularly condemning the use of leg chains, which he claimed symbolize prostitution.
Speaking during the fourth service at the church’s headquarters, the prominent pastor expressed concern over what he described as a rising trend of indecent dressing among young women. His comments were shared in a post by Church Times Nigeria on Monday night.
“Many of you want to be fashionable, but you don’t understand the implications of what you are doing,” he told the congregation, addressing what he believes is a misinformed adoption of global fashion trends.
Focusing on the trend of wearing leg chains, Ibiyeomie declared, “Ladies who wear chains on their legs simply mean, ‘I am a prostitute.’” He elaborated further, saying, “The original meaning of wearing chains on the legs is, ‘You are a LovePeddler. You are not in the hotel, but you are available.’”
According to him, such accessories are not just fashion statements but carry deeper, negative connotations. “Wearing chains on the legs is not fashion; it is an advertisement for prostitution,” he said.
Pastor Ibiyeomie also criticized other forms of attire that he deemed inappropriate, including revealing clothing and transparent outfits that expose undergarments. “You open all your breasts and say people are disturbing you,” he remarked. He described such dressing as irresponsible and morally bankrupt, urging young women to uphold godly values in their appearance.
The pastor concluded by reiterating a familiar phrase: “How you dress will determine how people will address you.”
His comments have sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some applauding his stance on modesty and others criticizing the bluntness of his message.
This isn’t the first time Pastor Ibiyeomie has made controversial remarks. In April, he claimed Jesus Christ did not associate with poor individuals, stating that Jesus “hated poverty” and “never entered the home of a poor person,” comments that also provoked significant backlash online and within religious circles.
