National Coordinator of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Chief Gani Adams has denied rumors that the organization is diabolical.
Adams who also preached religious tolerance amongst everyone in the society made this known in a statement signed by his Director of Media and Publicity.
Adams who made this statement at the maiden Christmas Carol and Nine Lessons sponsored by Gani Adams Foundation and held at All Season Plaza in Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos.
He said “Even within the same Christianity, whenever there was a festival, we would go from one Christian denomination to another to wine and dine without giving a damn weather the family is Pentecostal or white garment.
“Such was the excitement in those days, but unfortunately this practice has nearly faded away as everyone now lives in suspicion of his neighbour.
“What we have lost is religious tolerance and revival of African virtues. This is a challenge to our religious leaders. One aspect of the Yoruba culture particularly harps on brotherhood.
“We are brought up to be our brothers keepers. If this virtue is to be emulated, I believe it will have positive impact on those who perpetrate violence using religion.
“People erroneously have the impression that OPC is diabolical. But it might interest you all to know that we have people of varying religious in OPC and as a leader, I encourage everyone to practice their religion.
“In OPC, we believe in using Yoruba culture for our activities. We pray in Islam, Christianity and traditional using Yoruba language.
“So, I will love if we can accommodate more of Yoruba songs in subsequent editions of this event.
“We are also hoping to have a similar event for a Muslim festival just as we have for various traditional festivals that we participate across Yoruba land.”
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