The President of Association of Mogajis in Ibadanland, Mogaji Asimiyu Ariori, has apologised over his comments while featuring on a live radio program on Tuesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Ariori said his statement was just a mere response to a question asked by one of the anchors which should not be taken personal.

He said the statement was not to attack any body or religion organisation.

Ariori appeared on a live radio programme, “Bembe Oro” anchored by the duo of Saheed Alatise and Salawat Lukman on Noble 107.1 FM in Ibadan Tuesday morning where he was said to have claimed that he is not a Christian, who usually has only one wife with many concubines.

His comment has generated reactions from some Christian leaders in the State, who described Ariori’s outburst as attack on Christianity and one that could cause a religious war in the ancient city.

A statement by Ariori noted that he holds Christians in high regards and will never go against or say anything to tarnish image of the religion.

He noted that he has children, family members, several friends and associates who are Christians, saying he apologised during the course of the programm when a caller called his attention to the statement during a phone call session.

According to him, there is nothing he would gain in talking against Christianity, adding that he is a respecter of faith who has transverse across all religion.

He said, “I want to apologise to our Christian brothers and sisters, my words wasn’t intentional, we are all one irrespective of our religion difference.”

He affirmed his commitment and support towards development and progress of Ibadanland and Oyo State at large, saying people should not allow religion to divide them. (The Nation)

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