The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has announced that the controversy surrounding the arrest of Apostle Festus Alilu has been resolved.
Apostle Festus Alilu has publicly tendered an unreserved apology to Pastor Korede Komaiya and the Master’s International Church, Warri, Delta State.
In a statement on Monday, the convener of the forum, James Paul Adama, confirmed the development, describing it as a positive step toward reconciliation.
Apostle Alilu, in his letter of apology, expressed deep regret over a viral video he posted on Facebook on March 8, in which he criticized Pastor Korede Komaiya.
“I write to express my sincere and unreserved apologies for a viral video I posted on my Facebook page on the 8th day of March 2025, where I criticized your style of preaching. I regret the offensive contents of the video and the negative effect on your reputation, congregation, and the entire body of Christ.”
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum commended the reconciliation and urged others to follow suit.
“We believe that the Christian faith and its leaders should be respected and protected against defamation and cyberbullying.
“Do not defame or tarnish the reputation of anyone while criticizing their actions. Remember, you are only sharing your perception or opinion, and this must be done within the confines of the law.
“A criminal offense is not just against the victim but against the entire state. Do not justify defamatory statements by claiming that the victim, being a Christian or a pastor, ought to have forgiven.
“Let this apology serve as a reminder that differences of opinion do not justify hateful speech or malicious behaviour.”
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