Woli Arole warns against elective surrogacy, insisting women should carry pregnancies unless medically unable, calling the womb a divine responsibility

Woli Arole slams elective surrogacy in a recent Instagram post, expressing strong opposition to the growing trend of women choosing surrogacy or IVF despite being medically capable of carrying their own children.

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The Nigerian comedian and on-air personality insisted that the ability to conceive and deliver naturally is a divine gift that should not be taken lightly.

The comedian’s remarks come amid rising social discourse around reproductive choices and body autonomy in Nigeria. While acknowledging that assisted reproductive methods like surrogacy and IVF have their place, Arole firmly believes they should only be considered in cases of medical necessity.

“Listen carefully, it is a blessing for a woman to carry her baby in her womb, that is how God wants it,” he wrote. “Do not let wokeness derail you. Unless for medical reasons she can adopt options like surrogacy, IVF, and all.”

He challenged the use of the popular slogan “my body, my decision” when it comes to bypassing natural pregnancy for convenience or personal preference. For Arole, such decisions go beyond personal choice and touch on a spiritual responsibility.

“You cannot say ‘my body my decision, I do not feel like carrying a child, I want surrogacy.’ Nooooooo, your body is God’s temple,” he added.

His post has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some users agreeing with his views while others accused him of moral policing and ignoring the complexities behind women’s reproductive decisions.

Despite the controversy, Arole has remained consistent in his stance, urging women to honour the biological and spiritual significance of pregnancy, unless genuinely prevented by health conditions.

His message appears to be aimed at a growing number of young Nigerians embracing alternative reproductive choices more for lifestyle reasons than necessity.

The debate around elective surrogacy continues to polarise opinions in Nigeria, a country deeply rooted in both cultural and religious values.

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Arole’s comments reflect the tensions between tradition and modernity, faith and individualism, in a society undergoing rapid social transformation.