Some leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) were at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly COZA on Sunday, July 14. During the visit, they pledged to support and stand by the embattled Senior Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, who has been accused of rape by Photographer, Busola Dakolo and another anonymous lady.
Busola Dakolo, wife of singer Timi Dakolo granted an interview where she alleged that Fatoyinbo who was her Pastor when she was much younger, raped her in her father’s apartment when she was 17.
During the church service yesterday at COZA, the president of CAN, Abuja branch, Reverend Jonah Samson and CAN President North Central, Reverend Israel Akanji, spoke to the congregation, pledging their support and prayers for Fatoyinbo and COZA church as they face this hard times.
In his speech, Reverend Jonah said:
”I assure you that we are with you and we will continue to be with you. We are in support of the church. We are in support of your pastor. We stand by him. and this church will continue to match forward. The I declare that the gates of hell shall not prevail against this church in the mighty name of Jesus”
On his part, Reverend Akanji in his speech, said Jesus expects his followers to be like the good Samaritan who was there to give help to a wounded soldier and not turn his back on such a soldier. He also pledged his support to Fatoyinbo and COZA, adding that many Christians were praying for them.
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