Ayodele Joseph Babalola: Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA Sends Message To Christ Apostolic Church
- Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) has responded to the Christ Apostolic Church
- The popular man of God reacted after CAC accused him of sharing a misleading narrative about the late Apostle Ayodele Joseph Babalola
- In his response, Pastor Fatoyinbo said the sermon he preached was not meant to hurt CAC or the family of the late revivalist
Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the leader of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) has reacted to accusations levelled against him by the Christ Apostolic Church.
The COZA pastor made a post on his verified Facebook account to respond after CAC accused him of peddling a misleading narrative about its revered founder, Apostle Ayodele Joseph Babalola.
Source: UGC
CAC credited the pastor as saying that late Ayodele Babalola was anointed but had no money.
CAC said in a Facebook post:
"In one of your trending messages on YouTube, you acknowledged that Apostle Babalola was highly anointed but "had no money", and then went on to ask sarcastically, “Where are his children?” — a question that was both insensitive and ill-informed."
COZA pastor responds to CAC
Pastor Fatoyinbo has now responded to the statement, noting that the sermon he preached was not done in bad faith.
His words:
"My attention has been drawn to a press release on statements credited to my person relating to the family of the Late and Highly Revered Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, a most distinguished father of faith in Nigeria and indeed all over the world. I appreciate the fact that a church I personally love, admire and respect would be so kind and magnanimous enough to address the issues which have been misconstrued in an exemplary Christian manner. I am indeed grateful."
Pastor Fatoyinbo's response came after the chastising statement by CAC started trending on social media.
The COZA pastor said he acknowledges the exploits of Apostle Babalola and noted that he never intended to disparage his person or enviable legacy.
Fatoyinbo said:
"The exploits of Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, which in the video I stated explicitly are too numerous to count remains the hall mark of most Christian organizations in Nigeria and beyond till this very moment. Indeed many of the churches in this part of the world take their DNA either directly or indirectly from the ministry and grace over the life of Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola of which I cannot but also state categorically that I am a beneficiary."
Pastor Fatoyinbo also said he grew up in CAC and cherishes the church. He said far be it from him to disrespect the legacy of Apostle Babalola.
His words:
"I am therefore honored, humbled and grateful for every word, admonition and correction in the statement issued this morning by CAC. I am a child who grew up in the church and cannot erase that part of my formative years."
Fatoyinbo apologises to CAC
While addressing Fatoyinbo's sermon, CAC had alleged that the pastor was sarcastic while asking about the children of the late revivalist.
In response, Fatoyinbo said:
"Let me state however that at no time in the sermon did I refer to the children of the late Apostle and Father of faith in bad light. I would never do that. The raw copy of the message is online and this can be verified. Our church is known worldwide as a place of Honor and I would never in any way of manner take lightly the grace over Apostle Babalola, his children or his ministry for granted or speak lightly of same. I am also aware that the children of the late Veteran of faith, who are all serving God and keeping up the legacy of our late father of faith are not only shining examples of generational impact, but good and present day examples for children of visionaries to follow."
In the concluding part of his response, Pastor Fatoyinbo said he was apologising if any part of his sermon hurt CAC.
He said:
"Finally, I apologize if any other statement made by me has caused any form of distress, hurt or discontentment to the CAC, the family of the late Apostle Babalola or his associates. I will never disrespect or speak of them in that manner either publicly or privately."
Source: Youtube
Apostle Ayo Babalola's daughter speaks
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Eunice Wuraola Ogini, a daughter of Apostle Ayo Babalola addressed what Pastor Fatoyinbo said.
She said her father lived for the gospel and focused on preaching Christ alone.
She noted that preachers who wish to mention her father in their sermons should do so with respect.
Source: Legit.ng
