Nigeria Ankle Chains = Prostitution? Pastor Ibiyeomie’s Controversial Fashion Take

Pastor David Ibiyeomie has called out women who wear leg chains, claiming it's a sign of prostitution. His remarks have reignited old tensions between culture, fashion, and faith.

• Pastor Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries said leg chains on women symbolise prostitution.
• He warned against copying “worldly” trends without knowing their meanings.
• Called out see-through clothing and exposed cleavage as signs of moral decline.
• Critics say he’s moralising in fashion, while others back his cultural concerns.
• It's not the first time the pastor has courted controversy over class and conduct.

It’s not just about fashion, it’s about identity, culture, and judgment. Pastor Ibiyeomie’s comments land at the intersection of modern expression and conservative values. For some, anklets are harmless accessories. For others, they’re loaded with social and historical meaning. His take reflects a deeper anxiety about shifting norms and what they mean for young women in religious spaces. But calling people “prostitutes” for a style choice? That stings, and it’s why many feel this crosses the line from guidance to shame.

What’s in a chain? For many Nigerians, a lot more than meets the eye. Would you change your style for the sake of perception, or push back on what feels like control?