‘Useless commentary’ - Netizens drag pastor for condemning traditional marriage

Pastor John Wesley Amenuku has come under heavy criticism on social media following his recent comments describing traditional weddings as “barbaric.”

In a viral video, the preacher urged Christians to refrain from engaging in traditional marriage ceremonies, arguing that such practices are outdated and not aligned with the teachings of Christ.

Following his comments, some netizens have taken to social media to lambast the preacher.

Netizens who are displeased with the pastor’s remarks have questioned him about the church's role in one’s family.

According to some netizens, the church has no right to dictate how an individual should tie the knot, adding that pastors and churches should focus on their primary mandate: spreading the word of God.

Some went further, raining insults on the preacher and labelling his comments as “useless.”

Read some of the comments below:

“You’re born into and dedicated to the church as a Christian, yet you go back to your village to collect your marriage list from an Abusuapanyin who has never set foot in a church?—Stop that hypocrisy”

—Rev. John Wesley Amenuku Agble slams the practice of families requesting… pic.twitter.com/1sxoOSTc8R

— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) August 19, 2026

The chronicle of Jesus attending a marriage ceremony in Cana where wine run out and he had to save the scene, that ceremony was according to which culture?Rooted in Christianity?

I detest these dumb attempts from preacher men to cancel every single culture we have! Please! https://t.co/x1Mwyikfu9

— Joanna OF THE MOST HIGH👑 (@NanaAma_Kwame) August 19, 2026

I repeat, marriage, funeral, and naming ceremony got nothing to do with the church. The church should focus on their mission and leave those alone.

Those things are family matters left for the cultural practices of the believer. And for marriage, I will argue that if you don't…

— JustSandra (@CoolGodVibes) August 19, 2026

The fact that he's saying this confidently confirms that he shouldn't be a pastor at all. He lacks understanding of our cultural connections. Respectfully, he should shut it.

— BransFord (@bransfordjr) August 19, 2026

The fact that he's saying this confidently confirms that he shouldn't be a pastor at all. He lacks understanding of our cultural connections. Respectfully, he should shut it.

— BransFord (@bransfordjr) August 19, 2026

ABSOLUTELY IGNORANT person leading perhaps gullible lots

Tradition or religion❓

Why impose on ur own pple some foreign culture❓

Since when has the church become the head of family❓

This is what happen when families allow the church to marry their children off

aarh 🤔, well🚶

— Dave (@Hon_Dave1) August 20, 2026