By Jennifer Y Omiloli
Nigerians have responded to Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo’s choice to venture down as the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, over supposed assault claim from Timi Dakolo’s better half, Busola.
Minister Fatoyinbo had in a post on his Instagram page on Monday, declared stepping down from the lectern following the assault adventure.
He stated: “The past few days have been very sobering on me I have taken time to seek spiritual counsel form Christian leaders around the world who feel very concerned about the ongoing report in the media.
“I have solicited their guidance on actions I should take that is honouring to our Lord Jesus Christ and the work he has called me to do.
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“Drawing from their counsel and that of the leadership of COZA and owing to my love for Lord’s work and the sacred honor of my calling I have decided to take a leave of absence from the pulpit of the church.”
This went ahead of the impact points of dissents requesting that the pastor steps down over the charges leveled by Timi Dakolo’s better half, Busola.
The VIP picture taker had claimed that the COZA originator compellingly assaulted her when she was youthful.
In the interim, the minister’s choice to step down as Senior Pastor of COZA till the issue is settled has mixed responses from Nigerians on the web.
Here are a few remarks accumulated by Daybreak from Twitter:
@Iam_ademuyiwa “Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA finally steps down. Truth is indomitable. Baba just wastes money for the counter-protest yesterday.”
@Iam_anikeade “Mr. Fatoyinbo has decided to step down. This a win for Nigeria women and humanity at large. May all rapist be it male or female face the wrath of God.”
@Tibonez “I think Coza global board members finally came to their senses and realized Biodun Fatoyinbo is bad for the COZA brand.”
@datsbobby “COZA pastor is taking a leave of absence from the pulpit. Now, proper investigations should be conducted by the police. To all those who protested on social media, at the churches and victims who spoke up, this is a good thing. Your voices are being heard!
@BloodyNigerian “It’s just social media. It’s just twitter but Pastor step down worked. This is a win. More to come COZA.”
@Patrick6544 “Now, the investigations can commence, both internal and external. To God be the glory.”
@silasdung “Senior Pastor of COZA Biodun Fatoyinbo takes leave of absence. Now we can move to other national issues #RUGA.”
@Walegates “Coza pastor has stepped down. Definitely didn’t see this possible but I’m still a bit cynical, is it a move to stop others from coming forward? You have to look at this like a chess game, if a pro is sacrificing their Queen they are either accepting you won or you are walking into a trap.”
@Yemitola “Senior Pastor of Coza, Biodun Fatoyin takes leave of absence from the pulpit. Wise decision. Let him go sort out this mess.”
@LE_arma “Fatoyinbo proceeds on leave of absence from Pulpit. Hallelujah. Now step into the witness box.”
@Victorexco “COZA man earns my respect. Now go to court if truly you’re innocent or you come out and apologize.”
@MudMuslimA90 “Senior Pastor of COZA step downed, commendable.”
