- Announces Leave Of Absence
The founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, Pastor Abiodun Fatoyinbo has stepped down.
Making this known on his verified Instagram page, Pastor Fatoyinbo equally announced his leave of absence from the pulpit.
According to the clergy, “The past few days have been sobering for me.
“I have taken time to pray and seek spiritual counsel from Christian leaders around the world, who feel very concerned about the ongoing reports in the media.
“I have solicited their guidance on actions, I should take that are honouring to our Lord Jesus Christ and the work, he has called me to do.
“Drawing from their counsel and that of the leadership of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly and owing to my love for God’s word and sacred honour of my calling, I have decided to take a leave of absence from the pulpit of the church.”
Pastor Fatoyinbo called for prayers for himself and his congregation “during these turbulent times”.
It would be recalled that the clergy was accused of alleged rape by Busola, wife of popular singer, Timi Dakolo.
She particularly argued that the pastor raped her several years back in Ilorin, Nigeria.
