Lagos Mosque Removes Controversial ‘Jesus Is Not God’ Banner Amid Public Outrage

A controversial banner that sparked widespread debate and public outrage has been removed from the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State. The banner, which read, “Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Prophet and Messenger of God!”, had been displayed at the mosque's gate before its removal.

The development was confirmed in a video shared on the social media platform X by a user, Adeleke Opeyemi, who expressed relief over the incident’s resolution. Opeyemi captioned the video, “The controversial banner has been removed from Lekki Central Mosque. Everyone can rest now… My opinion: No one can fight for God. Religion is a sensitive issue, and we should all take it easy sometimes.”

In the video, Tunde Alabi, who identified himself as a member of the Lekki Muslim Community, stated that he personally verified the banner's removal after contacting the mosque’s committee regarding the public backlash.

“Good evening, everybody. My name is Tunde Alabi. I’m a member of the Lekki Muslim Community, and I noticed there was a banner posted in front of our mosque that was causing some kind of controversies. I sent a message to the mosque committee, and I was told that it had been removed. So I came here personally to check for myself,” Alabi said.

Pointing to the spot where the banner was previously displayed, he added, “It has actually been removed, as you can see. I am not speaking on behalf of the mosque, but I can confirm that it has been removed. Let me say I’m sorry for the inconvenience that must have caused. The banner has been removed. Thank you.”

Alabi concluded the video by noting the date and time, saying, “Today’s date is the 18th of December 2024, and it’s about 6 p.m.”

The banner, which went viral on social media earlier in the week, divided public opinion. Some critics labeled it as blasphemous, while others defended it as a reflection of Islamic teachings and, in some cases, the beliefs of certain Christian denominations.