Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ehioma—known to many as Fada Mentor—has urged anyone who intentionally watched the viral video of Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson more than once to go for confession, likening repeated views to the act of consuming pornography.
While acknowledging that viewing the clip initially wasn’t sinful—since no one expected the disturbing exposure—he stressed that choosing to rewatch it crosses a moral boundary. “But if you went back to watch it again, you have to go for confession,” he warned, framing replays as driven by a “hunger to see her nude.”
He criticized the reactions of viewers who gossiped or commented pointedly on the exposed body part, expressing dismay that even husbands and fathers were among those describing what they saw. “It is really regrettable to see… mothers describing a lady’s breast,” he lamented, urging contrition among his flock.
The NBA has already condemned the release of the unedited video and offered Emmanson pro bono legal support. Fr. Ehioma’s statements underscore the moral and legal fallout from an incident that blended violence, privacy breach, and digital spectacle.
Reactions online have been mixed but heated. Some commended the priest’s call for accountability and empathy, while others pushed back—arguing that personal reflection, not ritual, should guide moral clarity.
This conversation highlights a broader paradox: in our digital age, viral exposure can fuel both righteous outrage and prurient curiosity. Fr. Ehioma equated conscious rewatching of the exposure to viewing adult content—an ethical breach that warrants spiritual remedy.
As Nigeria continues to grapple with this case, the priest’s plea offers a rare pivot toward introspection. Beyond outrage or entertainment, he invites us to confront our motivations—reminding us that not everything seen should be re-seen without remorse.
