A controversial banner at Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, declaring “Jesus Christ is not God,” has been removed following widespread social media backlash
The message sparked intense debates, with some condemning it as disrespectful and blasphemous, while others defended it as a factual representation of Islamic beliefs
The incident has reignited discussions about religious tolerance and freedom of expression in Nigeria
However, the banner has been removed.
According to the Legit.ng, Tunde Alabi, a member of the Lekki Muslim community, confirmed its removal in an online video on Wednesday.
Tunde Alabi explained in his video that he noticed the controversial banner and communicated with the mosque committee about it.
He confirmed, “I came here personally to check, and I can confirm it has Lekki mosque banner stating ‘Jesus is not God’ removed after heated debate.
The banner bore the inscription, “Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Prophet and Messenger of God!” referencing Quran 5:72.
