Christian Cleric Builds Mosque Named After Tinubu's Mother

On February 14, 2026, prominent Christian cleric Elijah Ayodele, the primate of INRI Evangel Spiritual Church, inaugurated a newly built mosque in the Ok Afa Isolo area of Lagos State, naming it after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's mother, Abibatu Mogaji. This initiative is part of an annual thanksgiving program and aims to promote interfaith unity.

Ayodele emphasized that the mosque was built solely for worship and not for personal gain or public approval. He clarified that a Muslim cleric would manage the mosque and that he had no intention of seeking attention or political appointments.

The decision to name the mosque after Tinubu's mother was divinely inspired, with Ayodele stating that it was meant to counteract negative perceptions of Tinubu. The event attracted dignitaries from various religious and political backgrounds, and Ayodele announced several empowerment initiatives, including donations of vehicles and educational support for the community.

The gathering underscored the importance of unity beyond religious divides.