Churches and mosques in Lagos State may not be reopened to worshippers due to disagreements on protocols and guidelines between the state government and the religious leaders.
But fielding questions from journalists on Tuesday at a ministerial press briefing, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, said the possibility of reopening churches and mosques in the state had been ruled out.
“They claimed that they could not take responsibility for ensuring that only 20 or 50 people we praying behind them. For instance, an Imam said he didn’t know what to go on behind him immediately he begins to lead the prayer. He said if more than 20 or 50 people are staying behind him, he would not take responsibility for their presence.
He said, “In Ekiti, we still have to look at our own situation and make appropriate decision as it affects us.”
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