Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has stepped down following alleged rape allegation by popular photographer, Busola Dakolo

Fatoyinbo in a statement on Monday said the past few days has been very sobering for him.

He said after taking counsel from the leadership of COZA, he’ll take a leave of absence from the pulpit of the church.

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Fatoyinbo who had earlier denied Busola’s rape allegation also said that his confidence in the Lord remains unwavering adding that he does not understand all that is happening.

The statements read in part: “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…”

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