The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has pledged to
stand and support the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly COZA,
Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, who has been accused of rape by wife of singer, Timi
Dakolo, Busola, and another anonymous lady.
Recall that Busola 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 and went on to have sex with her a few other
times. The news was greeted with widespread condemnation and even a protest was
staged in front of COZA church in Abuja and Lagos. Fatoyinbo was forced to step
aside as the Senor Pastor of the Church. He released a statement, denying the
allegation and vowing to challenge his accusers in court.
During the church's service yesterday Sunday July 14th, the
president of CAN Abuja, Reverend Jonah Samson and CAN President North Central,
Reverend Israel Akanji, came visiting where they 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 CAN is behind Fatoyinbo
and COZA as they stand this trying period.
''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'' Reverend Jonah said
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.
