BREAKING: Fatoyinbo, COZA pastor, steps down from pulpit

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July 1, 2019

Embattled senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has announced that he will proceed on a leave of absence from the pulpit of God.

Fatoyinbo, COZA Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo This is not unconnected with the rising rape allegations, more recently by Busola Dakolo, wife of a musician, who accused Pastor Fatoyinbo of raping her twice. Pastor Fatoyinbo on his verified Instagram page wrote that “the past few days have been sobering for me.

I have taken time to pray and seek spiritual counsel from church leaders around the world who feel very concerned about the ongoing reports in media.

“I have solicited their guidance on actions I should take that are honouring to our Lord Jesus Christ and the work He has called me to do…

It should be recalled that some anti-rape protesters stormed the headquarters church of COZA and the Lagos branch on Sunday, carrying placards.

Fatoyinbo has since denied the allegations.

“I have taken time to pray and seek spiritual counsel from Christian leaders around the world who feel very concerned about the ongoing reports in the media,” the statement read.

“I have solicited their guidance on actions I should take that is honouring to our Lord Jesus Christ and the work he has called me to do.

“Drawing from their counsel and that of the leadership of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly and owing to my love for God’s work and the sacred honour of my calling, I have decided to take a leave of absence from the pulpit of the church.

“This step enables me to submit to the concerns of my spiritual mentors as they consider all the issues that have been raised against me.

“Though I do not understand all that is happening, I trust the Lord to lead and guide me one step at a time.”

Source: Vanguard