Man Blasts Jim Iyke Over Comment About Single Mothers: "You Better Pass Obama?"
- A social media user reacted to Jim Iyke's controversial statement about single mothers not being able to raise male children properly
- He asked if the actor was better than former US president Barack Obama, who was raised by a single mother
- The Facebook user accused the actor of tagging the whole world into his microscopic view of life
In response to Nollywood actor Jim Iyke’s controversial statement that single mothers cannot raise proper male children, a Facebook user identified as Israel Joe expressed strong disagreement.
He questioned whether Jim Iyke, as a person, was better than former US president Barack Obama, who was also raised by a single mother.
Source: Instagram
Israel Joe criticised individuals who speak from limited personal experiences and apply those views universally, arguing that such narrow perspectives fail to consider the diverse realities of single motherhood.
While acknowledging the challenges of single parenthood, Israel Joe emphasised that attacking single mothers without demonising irresponsible fatherhood is a misplaced focus.
He affirmed that the reasons behind single motherhood vary; some may be due to mistakes, others intentional, and a few situational.
He also noted that while single motherhood should not be glorified, single mums shouldn't be talked down on.
Israel Joe further questioned Jim Iyke’s authority on the matter. He cited the actor’s unmarried status, referring to him as an irresponsible, over-matured bachelor.
He concluded by advocating for a more holistic approach to social issues, urging broader, more inclusive conversations.
In his words:
"Na Jim Iyke naim come better pass Barack Obama wen single mother raise?
"Sometimes people just open their mouth and express their limited and one-sided experience, tagging the whole world into their microscopic views of life.
"You can attack and interrogate single-motherhood without demonising single mothers as if they are not human beings. While I share the view to stop glorifying single motherhood, we must condemn irresponsible fatherhood as well. Some single motherhoods were mistakes and ignorance, others are intentional, and a few are situational.
"Jim Iyke, being a responsible man and irresponsible over-matured bachelor, has no moral compass to say that single mothers cannot raise responsible male children. Is his not being married traceable to being raised by a single mother? Maybe he said so within a small contextual usage, I guess.
"I think, as a psychologist, we should interrogate social issues holistically instead of a left-handed navigated circle, seen everywhere. Comr. Israel Joe #TableBreaker"
See the post below:
Source: Facebook
Reactions as netizen drags Jim Iyke
Taking to the comment section, some netizens shared their thoughts.
Nyeche Chuku wrote:
"For your mind now, you don drop sensible something. Obama wey you dey talk, na him grandma and grandpa train am ooo. Papa dey inside ooo."
Mosix Rich commented:
"E go hard for single mother oh to be honest. If u go accept the challenge call me make we debate on the topic I ready."
Diamond Festus O Ederaine said:
"Who are you to understand what Jim Iyke said? You called yourself a psychologist and you can’t think. That’s so bad of you."
Warri Aproko II said:
"You better comot body for this matter or else our own ßàttIé go pass Kessy Oberiko and Billi own."
Gideon Okeke slams Jim Iyke over post
In another development, Legit.ng reported that Gideon Okeke criticised Jim Iyke over his unconventional birthday message to actress Kate Henshaw.
While some saw Jim Iyke’s post as sarcastic humour, Gideon called it arrogant and narcissistic, sparking widespread debate.
His harsh words quickly went viral, dividing social media users on whether his reaction was justified.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
