Netizens have been divided since singer Timi Dakolo released some shocking revelations believed to be about Biodun Fatoyinbo, the Senior Pastor of The Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) in Abuja.
The singer set social media abuzz on Thursday morning with his allegations of promiscuity against Fatoyinbo nicknamed “Gucci Pastor” for his expensive taste in clothes and cars.
WuzupNaija reports that Dakolo said the man of God is leaving a trail of broken women, sexually abused and mentally strangled.
He claimed that some of Fatoyinbo’s female victims were either threatened, paid off, or isolated from the church.
The allegations have evoked mixed reactions among Nigerians who have taken to different social media platforms to air their opinions about Dakolo’s claims.
While some called for the Pastor’s head, others have pitched their tents in support of Fatoyinbo.
This is not the first time Fatoyinbo will be embroiled in distasteful sexual scandals.
Recall that in 2013, a former member of COZA, Ese Walters, set the Nigerian social media space abuzz when she released some damning details about her amorous relationship with the pastor.
Fatoyinbo did not respond to the allegation despite several social media attacks on his personality and his church that year.
See some of the reactions:
@berthakorah: Nobody hypnotized anyone .. every man should carry his cross … the girl did it cos she wanted to the pastor did cos he wanted to . I attend Coza . I love the church I think the pastor is intelligent I enjoy every service … I don’t see a kid in the choir or among the workers .. all man should carry their sin ?which one be pastor ? The babe blind abi she no get sense? Bullshit.
@diwerinipiri: Timi, you are threading a path that will lead to your downfall. My advice… build your music career.
@effoduh: Thank you so much Timi Dakolo for this. I have gained so much respect for you. Thank you for standing for the truth. Only true leaders can do this. Asides the use of religious platforms for sexual and economic gratification, let’s not forget that laws were broken too. Assault, molestation, deceit, rape, undue influence and the many deaths threats meted out to these victims are profoundly important. We need to address these legal issues too and as a lawyer, I am ready for it. Churches should be the last place where such horrific incidences and a disregard for humanity should thrive. Thank you.
@zinny___: Uncle timi i thought we agreed on calling them out by their names sir, Give us full gist let’s go and visit the pastor and force the truth from his mouth. If we continue to speak about them in parables like this, they will continue with their evil deeds. If you can’t call his name pls give the gist to tonto jare.
@j.u.d.y.j’s: Nigerians!!! You speak up so it doesn’t continue, they stop facing the demon and start to face you because you shouldn’t have. Yet in their closet they condemn and speak badly about the demon. This is the reason we will never ever grow!!! As merciful as Jesus is, he is also radical. That’s the reason he is called the lion and the lamb. If you fail to speak out about an evil act, then you are part of the evil!!!! Your silence is your consent. Too many evil people in this country!!
@nikkyremmy’s: Breaks my heart always. To all the ladies and men who have been violated and hypnotized by “pastors ” I pray God sends you the need help and strength to come out stronger.
@phabvanny: COZA members, y’all should come defend ur gucci pastor???
@elenapipper: I have read through all your Posts and I can categorically say you are only being Biased.. when Busola YOUR WIFE was spending church money in Ilorin and dating Pastors am not sure you felt this way. Just so you know go and do the DNA of your Children. Clean up your house and stop writing shit you know nothing about.
While we are at it! Nnena and co busy giving you gists? Has she told you how many times they have caught her sleeping with her fellow church choir members. I suggest you stop being their voice, they aren’t naive they are only stupid. She told us she was going to school now saying rubbish all over internet…if it’s about Attention I think you are about it the Wrong way. This crusade will End you and I mean every word.
@rose9.jewels: Wow… Am surprised ds is coming from Timi… Dt means ds matter is a serious sometin… For my guy to just speak up like ds… I had to read twice to b sure it was my guy dt actually posted ds…
with the sheer number of fine babes in Coza, i would probably be attending coza if Guzape wasnt at the other end of the world
— Onye Eze na Turin (@J_Anowa) May 30, 2019
Don’t really know how true is Timi Dakolo story about Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA, but we guys have to take it easy on the Man of God. Nobody is too holy in front of tempation ? pic.twitter.com/KD5q5g8L4L
— Ọládélé Dàda (@realoladele) May 30, 2019
My COZA friend admitted they know their pastor did it. But ever since then, their mummy GO has beefed up sexual security around her husband, and personally screens all the women that work close to her husband. So all is well now.
— The Man (@Mrjemba) May 30, 2019
I can’t take you seriously if you attend COZA.
A church whose head pastor has a litany of alleged sexual harassment and routine sexual manipulation of his members.
The same man, who, despite these allegations has never refuted them, only promises “robust responses”.
Fraud.— CEO At Ghana Compeni (@Olumuyiwa__) May 30, 2019
Forget plenty talk, COZA is lit sha!! Their Sunday service is damn lit!! Choir on a solid 10!! What goes on behind the scenes doesn’t concern me. I go there to worship my God and bounce!
— Den Ye Fa (@Denye007) May 30, 2019
It is easy to castigate COZA, but have you ever prayed for COZA and head pastor?
Have you prayed for God to move mightily in COZA?
Do you think the enemies of the church are happy the church is marching on, claiming territories?
Dear Christian, let’s be spiritual.
— Ike Amadi | #dsmentor (@ikeamadi) May 30, 2019
Even if a pastor confesses he’s a pedophile a serial killer. That church will still be packed tomorrow. Na so Nigerians dey gullible. This COZA ish will be forgotten by everyone in some months.
— The GodKing (@BATTLETIDE) May 30, 2019
Thank God someone like Timi Dakolo is talking. I keep telling people that “Touch, not my anointing is nothing but religion sentiments”. Enough has been said about COZA Pastor relating to sexual harassment but hey to us all is untouchable because he is Man of God. Bullshit!
— DIRECTOR FLO ???? (@amflomotion) May 30, 2019
