Commonwealth of Zion Assembly Senior Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has acknowledged the scolding by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) over his claims on the latter’s founder, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola.
Fatoyinbo also apologised to the CAC if his statements on Babalola caused the church any form of distress, hurt, or discontentment.
The CAC had, in a statement, the COZA pastor over some claims he made about its founder and general evangelist.
Fatoyinbo had claimed that Apostle Babalola died a poor man despite being highly anointed by God.
He also said Babalola’s children may not be doing well in life since the passing of their father.
The CAC upbraided Pastor Fatoyinbo for equating anointing with material wealth.
It urged the pastor to beware of his style of prosperity teaching, saying the words of Jesus in Luke 12:15 are clear.
Luke 12:15 says, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”
The CAC also said contrary to Fatoyinbo’s belief, Babalola’s two children — Mama Eunice Wuraola Ogini and Apeke Adeniyi — “are alive, blessed, fulfilled, and quietly serving the Lord in their respective churches. They are not loud, ostentatious, or greedy.”
Read Rev Fatoyinbo’s full statement
PRESS RELEASE BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF ZION ASSEMBLY
RE: PRESS RELEASE BY THE CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH (CAC News) ON REV BIODUN FATOYINBO
My attention has been drawn to a press release on statements credited to my person relating to the family of the Late and Highly Revered Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, a most distinguished father of faith in Nigeria and indeed all over the world.
I appreciate the fact that a church I personally love, admire and respect would be so kind and magnanimous enough to address the issues which have been misconstrued in an exemplary Christian manner. I am indeed grateful.
The exploits of Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, which in the video I stated explicitly are too numerous to count remains the hall mark of most Christian organizations in Nigeria and beyond till this very moment.
Indeed many of the churches in this part of the world take their DNA either directly or indirectly from the ministry and grace over the life of Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola of which I cannot but also state categorically that I am a beneficiary.
I am therefore honored, humbled and grateful for every word, admonition and correction in the statement issued this morning by CAC. I am a child who grew up in the church and cannot erase that part of my formative years.
Let me state however that at no time in the sermon did I refer to the children of the late Apostle and Father of faith in bad light. I would never do that. The raw copy of the message is online and this can be verified.
Our church is known worldwide as a place of Honor and I would never in any way of manner take lightly the grace over Apostle Babalola, his children or his ministry for granted or speak lightly of same.
I am also aware that the children of the late Veteran of faith, who are all serving God and keeping up the legacy of our late father of faith are not only shining examples of generational impact, but good and present day examples for children of visionaries to follow.
I remain proud of their achievements and honor them in no small measure.
Finally, I apologize if any other statement made by me has caused any form of distress, hurt or discontentment to the CAC, the family of the late Apostle Babalola or his associates.
I will never disrespect or speak of them in that manner either publicly or privately.
I pray that this puts to rest the entire episode and we pray that the CAC and the legacy of our father Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, continues to grow in leaps and bounds.
Your Son,
‘Biodun Fatoyinbo
Global Senior Pastor
Commonwealth of Zion Assembly
14.08.2025
Global Senior Pastor
Commonwealth of Zion Assembly
14.08.2025
