The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has announced that the issue surrounding the arrest of Apostle Festus Alilu has been resolved.
The group said the development followed the public apology by Apostle Alilu 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 towards reconciliation.
Apostle Alilu, in his letter of apology, expressed regret over a viral video he had posted on Facebook on March 8, 2025, in which he criticised Pastor Korede Komaiya’s style of preaching.
“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, and the entire body of Christ.
“I have removed the video from the Facebook page and I have also posted an apology video on the same platform.
“I humbly request for your forgiveness and understanding so we can put it behind us and focus on our values of commitments in spreading the Gospel,” Alilu wrote.
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum applauded 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 criticising their actions. Remember, you are only sharing your perception or opinion and this must be done within the confines of the law.
“Criminal offence isn’t just against the victim but against the entire State. So do not come up with lame excuses that the victim is a Christian or Pastor and ought to have forgive
“Let this apology serve as a reminder that differences of opinion do not justify hateful speech or malicious behaviour.
“The matter has been withdrawn, and we are grateful to all those involved for finding a peaceful solution,” the group stated, suggesting that Apostle Alilu would be released from police detention.
