Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah has turned his attention to a growing concern within his own congregation, calling out men he believes are delaying marriage for too long.
During a sermon at Royalhouse Chapel International, the General Overseer addressed the issue head-on, urging male members to take decisive steps toward settling down with the church’s single women. A video of the moment, now circulating on X, captures him speaking with visible frustration about what he described as a pattern of hesitation among eligible men.
He warned that postponing marriage was not without consequences, linking the delay to what he termed “waist problems” among young men in the church.
“You must marry by faith. You are 35 or 36 years old, and your waist is locked because sperm has built up. As a young man, you are not even walking properly. What are you waiting for? Get up, propose to a woman here, and marry. Can’t you see my women are growing old? Foolish boys,” he said.
Beyond the criticism, the preacher also pointed to figures from the church’s own records to underline his concern. He disclosed that a considerable share of marriages blessed by Royalhouse Chapel involved individuals who were not members of the congregation.
To drive his message home, Apostle Ankrah drew on his own experience, recounting how he entered marriage at 26 without financial security, relying instead on faith. He challenged both men and women in the church to act, insisting that waiting indefinitely was no longer acceptable.
“When we held our council meeting, resident pastors reported on marriages that took place in 2025. Out of about 50 marriages blessed here, 25 were from outside.
“Only 25 came from this big Royal Auditorium. What nonsense! Rise up and marry, and stop fooling. I married at the age of 26. I had no money, but I moved by faith, and look at where faith has brought me.
“If you are a lady, rise and go to a man and tell him: if you are not married, then marry. If you are married, stay with your wife,” Rev. Ankrah added.
Watch the video below.
“All your waist is locked because your sperm is locked in your body. What are you waiting for? Get up, propose to a woman here, and get married!”
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— Apostle General Sam K. Ankrah of Royalhouse Chapel International urges his congregation to find young women in the church and marry… pic.twitter.com/YvercjLMe9
