Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister
of aviation, has reacted to Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo’s decision to step down as
the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, over alleged rape
allegation from Timi Dakolo’s wife, Busola.
Pastor Fatoyinbo had in a post on
his Instagram page on Monday, announced stepping down from the pulpit following
the rape saga.
He wrote: “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 honoring to our Lord Jesus Christ and the work
he has called me to do.
“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 came on the heels of
protests asking the cleric to step down over rape allegations dogging him.
Reacting, Fani- Kayode on his
Twitter page commended Fatoyinbo for stepping down, as he called on Nigerians
to put all their focus now on planned RUGA settlements.
According to him, the COZA pastor
is a great preacher and would rise again.
The former minister further asked
Nigerians to also channel their protest to a case of an Islamic cleric who
reportedly raped a 16-year-old girl.
Fani-Kayode wrote: “Now that
Pastor Biodun Fatunyibo has stepped down as Pastor of COZA can we get back to
RUGA?
“An Islamic cleric rapes a
16-year-old girl yet no outrage is expressed on social media and no protests at
the mosque.
“Why the double standard? Is it
because no-one knows the little girl and she comes from a poor home? Is it
because she is a Muslim? Is she not a human being too?
“At least Biodun Fatoyinbo had
the decency and courage to step down. How many others can do that?
“I have worshipped at COZA and
whatever anyone may say about that young man he really is a very good preacher.
He also loves God! I am praying for him! He shall rise again!”
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