Biodun Fatoyinbo Takes Pulpit Break

Following rape allegations and consequent protests, senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, who in recent times have been a household name on the news for speculations about his character, is set to take a leave of absence from the church's pulpit.

Biodun who made the disclosure on his official Instagram handle, said that having sought counsel from the church's leadership and other Christian mentors of his, it is his decision to take a break from ministry in the capacity of a pastor.

Although it breaks his heart to take a break from the role, Biodun added, he assures of his faith in God while encouraging other Christians of the COZA congregation to remain steadfast.

Allegedly Hired Crowd Counter Protest Against COZA Senior Pastor

In reaction to the protest by the #ChurchToo movement demanding justice for Busola Dakolo allegedly raped by the COZA senior pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo over a decade ago, a counter protest sprung up in Abuja.

Reports have it that the counter-protesters were hired by the church to stop the action of protesters, as one of the young men allegedly hired told newsmen that they were paid N10,000 each for the project. "Money is talking," he exclaimed on camera.

While Fatoyinbo yet denies the allegation, the separate protests in Lagos and Abuja have further fueled debate on the issue, especially online.

Protest in Abuja Over Rape Allegations Against COZA Senior Pastor

Protests have begun in the FCT, Abuja, following rape allegations against the COZA senior pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, by Busola Dakolo, the photographer wife of inspirational singer, Timi Dakolo.

Adorned in white, in solidarity to rape victims, the protesters who converged at the NNPC fueling station in Guzape, had placards with inscriptions condemning rape, and others stating that the church should be a place of safety.

Meanwhile, reports have it that some protesters have been arrested by unidentified law enforcement agents and taken away in a black Mercedes Benz car.

COZA Senior Pastor Reacts to Rape Allegations

Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has reacted to a recent rape allegation by Busola Dakolo, the wife of sensational singer, Timi Dakolo.

The pastor, in a statement, dismissed the allegations as false, as they are intended to soil his reputation and bring down the church. Against the usual decision to stay quiet in the face of false accusations, the pastor disclosed that the church will this time take legal action.

It would be recalled that Timi Dakolo had in the recent past made general remarks about supposedly men of God who involve themselves in rape activities. This, it is believed, inspired the interview of his wife indicting the pastor on YNaija.