Comedian and actor Woli Arole has voiced his disapproval of women who choose surrogacy despite being medically fit to carry a pregnancy themselves.
In a post shared on Instagram, Arole described such decisions as products of misguided modern beliefs, emphasizing that childbirth is a divine gift and a fundamental part of a woman’s God-given purpose.
He encouraged women to reject societal pressures and embrace their natural ability to give birth.
Arole made an exception for cases where medical necessity, such as infertility or health complications, justifies the use of surrogacy or IVF.
However, he firmly opposed surrogacy as a personal preference, rejecting the idea that women can simply choose not to carry a child.
He challenged the notion of bodily autonomy, asserting that a woman’s body is a sacred vessel meant to fulfill a divine purpose, not subject to individual whims.
He said: “Listen carefully. It is a blessing for a Woman to carry her baby in her womb. That’s how God wants it. Don’t let weakness derail you. Unless for medical reasons, she can adopt options like Surrogacy, IVF and all. You can’t say my body, my decision. I don’t feel like carrying a child. I want surrogacy.
No!! Your body is God’s Temple!!.
“Don’t let wokeness derail you. Your body is God’s temple. Surrogacy is not something you just choose!! There’s a reason God gave you a Womb”.
Woli Arole had previously advocated for women’s voices to be heard in marriage, emphasising that submission doesn’t mean silence.
He noted that a wife is a helpmate, and her opinions should be valued.
