COZA Pastor Fatoyinbo Snubs PFN Investigation On Rape Scandal

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, on Thursday, revealed that the Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo snubbed the panel that was set up to investigate the rape accusations levelled against him.

Recall that Bukola, Celebrity Photographer and wife of sensational artist, Timi Dakolo had accused the pastor of raping her while she was still a minor.

Although Fatoyinbo had since denied all allegations, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, had directed the PFN to investigate the matter and submit its report in two weeks.

Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, PFN’s National Publicity Secretary, Bishop Emma Isong disclosed that Fatoyinbo ignored the five-member panel set up on the matter.

The PFN, therefore, declared the investigation as inconclusive.

Isong however stated that Busola and her husband appeared before the panel.

He said, “You will recall that at the beginning of this issue, many questions were asked as to what has the PFN done and what has been our reaction on this matter especially by journalists and well-meaning Nigerians. We appreciate that expectations were high and subsequently the national president of PFN, Dr Omobude, and our national leaders set up a high-powered fact-finding panel made up of men and women of integrity and wisdom.

“The panel, which met for more than a month, had several meetings and interfaced with several parties that were connected with this matter.

“Unfortunately, several attempts to meet Pastor Biodun of COZA church, who is one of the important parties in this matter, failed despite efforts by the fact-finding committee to get his attention or appearance.

“The PFN, however, appreciates the respect that Mrs Dakolo gave in her personal appearance, together with her husband, to state her side of the story.

“Arising from this, the PFN, unfortunately, wishes to announce its inability to come into a conclusion on this matter. We may make a further statement on a later date. But certainly, for now, Nigerians and well-meaning people are our witnesses that we have fulfilled scriptural, public and moral expectations as a reasonable and legal organisation.”