The lead pastor of Zoe Household Global, Dolapo Lawal, has publicly apologized to Arsenal supporters following the club’s Premier League title victory.
The cleric, who recently faced criticism on social media over his earlier comments about the club, issued the apology after Arsenal emerged as champions on Tuesday.
In a trending video circulating online, Pastor Lawal reversed his previous remarks and announced a special thanksgiving service for Arsenal fans across all branches of his church on Sunday.
“Arsenal fans, special thanksgiving for you in Zoe Household on Sunday. Come with your jersey. This is my public apology. Special Thanksgiving service across all Zoe Household campuses. Praise God, congrats,” he said.
A month earlier, during a sermon and exchange with members of his congregation, the pastor had insisted Arsenal would not win the Premier League title.
He had claimed the club was “cursed” and jokingly advised women to avoid dating Arsenal supporters.
“Arsenal cannot win. Didn’t I say it? You were here when I said it. I said it three months ago: even if the gap is 29 points, Arsenal cannot win. There’s a way you will watch a club; you don’t need a prophet. And peradventure if you are here as a lady, if an Arsenal fan should ask you out, it’s a bad sign; you need to check yourself,” he had said.
The apology video has since generated reactions online, with many football fans responding humorously to the pastor’s change of stance.
Watch the apology video below:
