The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, the senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly has stepped down from the pulpit following allegation of rape leveled against him.
There was a protest march against the pastor on Sunday following wide interview granted Busola Dakolo, wife of popular Nigerian Singer, Timi Dakolo that she was raped by the Pastor when she was 17.
Fatoyinbo, in a statement said his decision to step down was informed by the spiritual counsel from the leadership of the church.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.
“Drawing from their counsel and that of the leadership of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly and owing to my love for God’s work and the sacred honour of my calling, I have decided to take a leave of absence from the pulpit of the church.
“This step enables me to submit to the concerns of my spiritual mentors as they consider all the issues that have been raised against me.
“Though I do not understand all that is happening, I trust the Lord to lead and guide me one step at a time.”