The lead pastor of Zoe Household Global, Dolapo Lawal, has issued a formal apology to Arsenal supporters after previously stating that the club was cursed and would never win the Premier League. The apology comes on the heels of Arsenal’s Premier League victory on Tuesday, which has sparked widespread backlash against the cleric on social media platforms.
In a now-viral video circulating online, Pastor Dolapo reversed his earlier stance, expressing regret for his comments and inviting Arsenal fans to a special thanksgiving service at his church branches this Sunday. He encouraged attendees to wear their Arsenal jerseys, saying, “Arsenal fans, special thanksgiving for you in Zoe Household on Sunday. Come with your jersey. This is my apology, public apology, special thanksgiving service across all Zoe Household campuses. Praise God. Congrats.”
DAILY POST recalls that about a month ago, during a sermon with his congregation, the clergyman declared that Arsenal could not win the league. He further alleged that the club was under a curse and advised women against dating Arsenal fans, stating, “Arsenal cannot win. Didn’t I say it? You were here when I said it. I said it three months ago that even if the gap is 29 points, Arsenal cannot win. There’s a way you will watch a club, you don’t need 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.”
The apology video has garnered significant attention online, with many reacting to the pastor’s sudden change of heart following Arsenal’s triumph.