Twitter users have criticised the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for pledging their support for the embattled senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) Biodun Fatoyinbo.
This is coming after the religious body paid a visit to COZA on Sunday in the midst of the rape allegations by Busola Dakolo.
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In a clip of the Sunday service Rev Dr Samson Jonah, CAN Chairman in the FCT, and Israel Akanji, who is the leader of CAN, Northcentral, addressed the congregation.
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The clergymen said they were impressed by the church and have been greatly blessed by the church, they also said the church supports and stands by Biodun Fatoyinbo.
CAN also promised to continue praying for him and adding that “the gates of hell will not prevail”.
The video has however garnered diverse comments as Nigerians described the clergymen as clowns.
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Some also advised CAN to back off from their investigations saying that CAN should have remained neutral and let the law take its course.
Watch the video and see comments below:
CAN biodun fatoyinbo COZA pic.twitter.com/NNSaKaLa3Z
— Stephen Adebanjo (@wizycornerstone) July 15, 2019
So CAN representatives went to COZA to show support for Biodun Fatoyinbo yesterday. Nigeria really is a “special” country lol pic.twitter.com/03ELk13XtP
— Wole (@Kingwole) July 15, 2019
Pastor Abiodun said he stepped down in a Press release.That appears to be a lie
CAN said COZA is not its member.Two clowns from CAN went to show support to CAN and their pastor yesterday.
The church (Religion) is a big problem in this country. You hate to hear it but it is true
— Kelvin Odanz (@MrOdanz) July 15, 2019
Big Congratulations to CAN for unlocking clown outfit #coza #CAN pic.twitter.com/HI4wdYhHTX
— Big Sister? (@SmartOlodo) July 15, 2019
What do we say to these things?
Biodun Fatoyinbo | Busola | #COZAMaaaaddddd! ?? pic.twitter.com/5n8GH4pp7y
— #OurFamilyLastBorn (@Raybellonaire) July 15, 2019
Sometimes you don’t even know what to believe in this country again. Everyone is clowning around.
Few weeks back we were told COZA isn’t a member of CAN. Yesterday, two clowns from CAN went to show support to COZA and their pastor.
Will CAN come and deny the two clowns? ??♀️??♀️
— Kelvin Odanz (@MrOdanz) July 15, 2019
CAN leadership and its associates must be shamed!!
Those representatives that went to do solidarity to COZA and BF must be shamed!!
None of you represent me or my Father in Heaven.
You guys are a disgrace!!
— Dr Etin-osa Imagbenikaro (@etinmagbe) July 15, 2019
Are u sure this guys are men of GOD. Abomination. COZA pic.twitter.com/Kw4oB8nDtG
— Edidiong Camillus. (@iamedidiongiii) July 15, 2019
I can’t believe that CAN representatives went on a solidarity visit to COZA to see Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo ? pic.twitter.com/InSpcrKISv
— Brother Parody (@BrotherParody) July 15, 2019
So on this COZA and Biodun Fatoyinbo matter, Local CAN can now CAN ??? pic.twitter.com/39GHzkaAN3
— BrHOE Next Door ??? (@BodaMajidi) July 15, 2019
If COZA and Biodun Fatoyinbo cohorts could pay locals/touts 10k to protest in their favour, they will go to any length to garner support!!
If you know, YOU KNOW!!! pic.twitter.com/IKZ7HgjJue
— Pastor Clinton? (@Pastor_CVB) July 15, 2019
With this latest action from CAN to support COZA, its best not to take anything serious in this country. This country is fucked from all sides…
ALL SIDES!!!
— OLADIMEJI ? (@Dimz_i_am) July 15, 2019
So CAN was in COZA Abuja yesterday to show solidarity and support for the church and Pastor Biodun FATOYINBO. This is even when COZA is not a member of CAN.
It’s well, Jesus already said “when I come back would faith in the world”.
CAN! CAN!! CAN!!!
— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) July 15, 2019
CAN members in COZA to show support to their fellow rapist of a so called man of God pic.twitter.com/9d1e7nOCco
— mouthpiece of the gods (@IdBoss2) July 15, 2019
