The leadership of the Christian
Association of Nigeria (CAN), says it is already seeking ways to address the
rape allegations raised by celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo, against the
Senior Pastor, Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo.
Busola, in a video released few
weeks ago, accused Pastor Fatoyinbo of raping her some years ago when she was
under 18.
CAN’s acting General-Secretary,
Joseph Daramola, in a statement released in Abuja, on Sunday, appealed to both
parties to sheath their swords and stop the media war in the interest of the
church and for the greater glory of God.
He said: “It is disheartening how
some commentators and columnists have been insulting the Body of Christ in
Nigeria as a result of this incident.
“Like we have earlier stated, it
doesn’t matter who is involved, rape is ungodly and reprehensible. But we have
resisted the temptation to jump into conclusion since a body like ours will be
expected to have uncovered the truth about the matter before making public
statements and not base its position merely upon media reports.”
He added that, although, COZA had
not been an active member of CAN, but that does not put the church outside the
spiritual watch-care of CAN.
“CAN is the umbrella body for
Christians and churches in Nigeria. Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church, does
not turn back anyone that comes to Him and CAN also does not. The Ministry of
the Church, according to Jesus Christ, is the Ministry of Reconciliation, which
is centred on true love and forgiveness of those who repent,” Daramola added.
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