A human rights group called
Social Justice League (SJL) has urged the police to treat the rape allegations
against Biodun Fatoyinbo, senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly
(COZA), transparently.
In a statement on Friday, the
group alleged that some unnamed individuals were plotting to distort justice in
the case.
Busola Dakolo, a celebrity
photographer, had accused Fatoyinbo of raping her when she was a teenager, an
allegation the pastor denied.
The police commenced
investigation into the case which has since been filed before the federal high
court in Abuja.
The group, however, said it has
been monitoring the case and has discovered an attempt by some persons to
thwart justice.
Attah Ogah, its director, said in
the statement that they found out “details of the big pastors behind the ordeal
of Pastor Fatoyinbo” and “unless they desist from their egoistic ways fueled by
jealousy and envy, we would soon expose them”.
“Rape allegation is a very
serious matter that should not be glossed over,” the statement read.
“However, no one should be
treated as if he or she is already guilty during and after investigation until
a court of competent jurisdiction gives its final verdict on the matter
strictly on law.”
“Pastor Fatoyinbo is not a
criminal; he is a mere suspect of a very controversial allegation, which is
what the Police has a responsibility to find out, instead of treating the
accused as a criminal.
“We therefore strongly advise and
warn that until proven otherwise, the law must fully protect both the
complainant and the accused equally.”
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