Tobi Bakre blasted for lifting Pastor Jimmy Odukoya on church altar

A viral video featuring Nollywood star Tobi Bakre and Pastor Jimmy Odukoya has sparked mixed reactions after the actor surprised the preacher with a visit to his church.

In the clip, Pastor Jimmy, who was once an actor and the son of the late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, acknowledged Tobi’s presence and invited him to the altar during the church service.

The surprising moment came when Tobi, after being warmly welcomed to the altar, lifted Pastor Jimmy off the ground in a playful gesture.

The unexpected act immediately triggered a wave of reactions online, as some found the light-hearted moment charming, while others questioned the appropriateness of such behaviour in a church setting.

“@tobibakre oh 😂😂 My prayer for everyone is that God will carry you like this month in Jesus name ! 😂🙏🏾,” the preacher captioned the video.

The video, which has since gone viral, has drawn a variety of comments from social media users. Some praised the genuine friendship between the two men while others expressed concerns about the line between reverence and playfulness in a religious setting.

Reactions as Tobi Bakre lifts Pastor Jimmy Odukoya in church

Homiebishop quizzed: “Why will he lift a man of God like that it’s disrespectful.”

Olaoluw39017217 noted: “U no even fear anointing.. Na wa oo.”

Olatu125 penned: “Any friend of mine that I won’t be able to lift like this and do stuff we used to do before he attained any status of note isn’t my friend. End of.”

ThaBoyYom stated: “Gistlover should kindly update the list. I want to check something asap!🙏🏻.”

G_Okakah penned: “Just imagine 🤦🏻‍♂️. Una Dey see Wetin inheritance Dey cause abi?”

MrAnuoluwapo said: “When someone of your friends grow and become people of honor, there are certain things or ways you shouldn’t be speaking or acting with them publicly. Not because they are not your friends but because there is a position they occupy that deserves to be respected.”

Watch the video below …

Pastor Jimmy Odukoya got a pleasant surprise from Tobi Bakre. pic.twitter.com/lXSPJHQF6B

— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) October 21, 2024