In a surprising turn of events, a South African Pastor, Jay Israel, has made a public apology to a Warri, Delta State-based billionaire Nigerian Prophet, Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, over his constant attacks on the latter.
The apology came after several months of social media attacks and criticisms against Fufeyin.
Jay Israel, who is known for his controversial criticisms of several Nigerian religious leaders, flew into the country to seek forgiveness from Fufeyin, who is the founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry in Warri, Delta State.
In a video that has since gone viral, Jay Israel was seen kneeling before Prophet Fufeyin and his congregation, pleading for forgiveness and renouncing his past criticisms of the philanthropist Prophet.
“I came to Nigeria, here in Mercy City, Warri to apologise to my father, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, for all the things I have said against him in the past,” Jay Israel said in the video.
“I am sorry for any harm I may have caused him and his ministry. I have come to make peace and ask for his forgiveness.”
Fufeyin, who is known for his philanthropy and miracles, accepted Jay Israel’s apology and called for an end to all forms of attacks and criticisms among religious leaders.
“I forgive you, my son,” Fufeyin said, adding “Let us all come together and work for the betterment of humanity. Let us not be divided by our differences but united by our common goal of spreading love and peace.”
The public apology by Jay Israel has been hailed by many as a sign of humility and a step towards reconciliation among leaders of different religious beliefs. It was also seen as a lesson for all to embrace forgiveness and tolerance in order to achieve unity in diversity.
