The Resident Pastor of Universal Gospel Church, Rev Daniel Annan has challenged conventional views of masculinity, stating that true manhood is defined by responsibility and functionality rather than biology or profession.

Speaking on Joy Prime’s relationship programme, Let’s Talk, Rev Annan stressed that masculinity goes beyond physical attributes, insisting that “being a man is not only by having a male organ.”

According to him, genuine masculinity is expressed through leadership, vision and accountability within the family structure.

He explained that a man must be capable of casting a clear vision for his household, organising the home and providing direction as a responsible leader.

Rev Annan placed strong emphasis on responsibility as the core of manhood, noting that a man must be willing to carry the weight of leadership in the home.

He described the role of a woman as that of an aid, explaining that her contributions are designed to support and align with the overall vision of the man as the leader of the family.

“You are a man because you are God’s chosen, a custodian of God’s ideas and the things God wants to establish in the institution of marriage,” Rev Annan said.

The pastor further noted that a man must possess the knowledge and emotional maturity needed to add value to his partner.

He urged men to regard their wives with respect, cautioning against seeing women as projects to be moulded. Instead, he said wives should be treated as “finished products” who deserve affirmation and honour.

Rev Annan also highlighted the importance of understanding a woman’s context in building a healthy relationship.

He explained that such understanding enables a man to recognise and affirm his partner’s strengths, helping to create balance and harmony within the marriage. This, he added, allows both partners to appreciate what works best for each other.

Reinforcing his message, Rev Annan noted that masculinity is not determined by physical characteristics or occupation, but by one’s ability to understand and fulfil their functional role.

“When you understand the scope of your function,” he said, “you will know what you are supposed to do.”