An aide to the Delta State Governor on Media, Ossai Ovie Success has criticised Harvesters Lead Pastor, Pastor Bolaji Idowu for what he deemed as “inappropriate” touching and hugging of Hilda Baci during the event.
The viral post, shared by a user Ossai on his Instagram page expressed disappointment in the pastor’s behavior.
The author of the post stated, “A pastor shouldn’t be touching a single woman in this way,” and added that the interaction was “against Christian doctrines and can lead to temptation.” The post also described the pastor as “hugging her and wasn’t ready to let her go.”
Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the lead pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, was present at the event to offer spiritual support and prayers for Hilda Baci before she began her historic attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.
Video footage from the event shows the pastor praying for Baci and speaking words of blessing over the monumental culinary feat. This spiritual backing was seen by many as a significant moment of encouragement.
See video of the Pastor’s Bolaji’s visit here:
