Primate Ayodele to build multi-million naira mosque in Lagos

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has announced that he is set to build a multi-million naira mosque in Lagos.

Primate Ayodele made the announcement in a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin on Thursday.

The renowned prophet who initially spoke about his plans for the mosque in December, made it known that the reason behind his decision was not for self glorification, but to eliminate religion and embrace humanity.

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church explained that Jesus Christ didn’t preach religion but humanity.

He said it therefore doesn’t matter whether one is a Christian or Muslim, stating that “we are first human before anything else.”

Primate Ayodele further noted that being a religious fanatic will not make room for anyone in heaven, but one’s contribution to humanity therefore, co-existing, cohabiting and showing love to everyone regardless of the differences is the greatest religion.

He also made it known that the mosque will be run without his input in whatever form as he will be handing it over to Muslim leaders after completion.

“I believe there is no religion in Heaven, there is nothing like Christian heaven or Muslim heaven.

“Religion was created by humans and it has been a source of great divide among humans.

“I don’t know the reason behind religion but it has done more harm than good to humanity.

“My decision to build a mosque is not for self-glorification but to eliminate religion and embrace humanity.

“Jesus Christ never preached religion, He taught us to show love to people and never asked for the religion of anyone before he healed them.

“Jesus Christ is my model and since he didn’t preach religion, it’s best that I follow HIM whom I serve.

“I am not a religious fanatic because it won’t take me to heaven.
“I believe co-existing, cohabiting and showing love to everyone is the greatest religion anyone can adopt.

“I have done wide consultation, I have spoken with leaders from the Muslim communities about my decision to build a massive mosque and their responses were enormously encouraging.

“I will build the mosque and hand it over to the Muslim leaders. Also, I will have no interference whatsoever in its operation,” he stated.

Primate Ayodele said his understanding about religion has never been about division, adding that “showing love to everyone is the greatest religion anyone can have”.