CAC Speaks on Pastor Fatoyinbo's Apology: "That Is What Is Needed"
- The CAC has accepted the apology of Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, following the COZA leader's remark about the founder of the church and his family, Apostle Joseph Ayodele Babalola
- Pastor Fatoyinbo, in a sermon, said that Babalola was anointed but did not have money and questioned the whereabouts of his children
- Fatoyinbo's comment resulted in a wide outburst and response from the CAC, which the COZA pastor later apologised for
The Christ Apostle Church (CAC) has said that the apology of Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the global senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), is accepted.
Pastor Fatoyinbo recently made a remark about the late founder of the CAC, Apostle Joseph Ayodele Babalola, which stirred reactions and responses from the church.
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Pastor Alawode speaks on Fatoyinbo's apology
According to The Punch, Pastor Aderinsoye Alawode, the director of publicity in the CAC, who spoke on behalf of the church, said that the church received the apology in good faith, adding that it reflected the remorse and willingness to make amends.
During a sermon, Pastor Fatoyinbo said that Apostle Babalola was anointed but did not have money. He also said that the cleric died poor, while questioning the whereabouts of the religious leader's children.
Speaking on Fatoyinbo's comment, the CAC, in a statement signed by Alawode on Thursday, August 14, said that Pastor Fatoyinbo was championing the link between material wealth and ministerial success.
Babalola's daughter replies Pastor Fatoyinbo
Also, the first daughter of Apostle Babalola, Deaconess Eunice Ogini, responded to Fatoyinbo's comment, saying that her father lived a life of humanity and God and that the children had continued in his footsteps.
She also rejected Fatoyinbo's claim that Apostle Babalola died without leaving a single legacy and was poor, stating that she and her sister are living comfortable lives because of the values and generosity that their father left.
In his apology letter, Pastor Fatoyinbo responded to the backlash, apologised to the CAC and the family of Pastor Babalola. He argued that his church is a place of honour and that he did not speak badly about the family of the late Apostle.
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How CAC accepted Pastor Fatoyinbo's apology
Speaking on the apology, Alawode commended the COZA pastor for addressing the matter, stating that the apology showed that he was humble and willing to amend.
He explained that the CAC's comment was not to raise malicious intent against the COZA pastor, but to clarify the misconceptions that his remark would have caused.
Alawode's statement reads in part:
“He (Fatoyinbo) realised that the statement he made evoked some feelings in some people, and he took steps to correct himself. That is what is needed; it means he has shown remorse."
Christian youths speak on Fatoyinbo vs CAC
Legit.ng earlier reported that Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo's comment on the life and time of the CAC founder, Apostle Joseph Ayodele Babalola, has continued to generate reactions.
This is as the CCYF stepped into the matter and noted that the COZA pastor was being misunderstood in his message.
Pastor Fatoyinbo, on the other hand, has tendered an apology to the CAC and the family of Babalola in a statement on his social media page.
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