The Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State has taken down a controversial banner that stated, “Jesus Christ is Not God.”

Naija News reports that the message conveyed on the banner caused a series of mixed reactions on social media, with Christians, Muslims, and people of traditional beliefs sharing their thoughts.

These commentators strongly disapproved of the mosque’s management, calling on relevant authorities and stakeholders to take action.

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Hours after backlash on the above, a community member named Tunde Alabi took to X to confirm its removal.

In a viral video clip, Alabi claimed to have visited the mosque on Wednesday evening to confirm the banner’s removal.

By removing the banner, the mosque’s administration appears to have responded to the considerable public outcry and criticism, acknowledging the banner’s perception as inflammatory and divisive.

In a video shared by an X user, Adeleke Opeyemi, the community source, Tunde Alabi, said the backlash pushed him to ask for the removal of the banner.

The video narrator said: “My name is Tunde Alabi. I am a member of the Lekki Muslim Community. I noticed a banner pasted in front of our mosque, causing some controversies. I sent a message to the mosque community and was told that it had been removed, so I came to confirm myself. As you can see, the one that was removed is supposed to be behind me.”

Alabi also expressed remorse for the controversies that followed the placement of the religious banner.

“I am not speaking on behalf of the mosque. I am speaking for myself. I am sorry for any inconvenience this might have caused. Today is the 18th of December,” he added.