The COZA pastor said his words were taken out of context by people who intentionally took just a part of what he said.
Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the leader of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) has apologized over a controversial statement he made about the Christ Apostolic Church.
He was forced to tender an apology following public outrage over remarks he made about the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the church’s first General Evangelist.
In a sermon, Fatoyinbo spoke about Babalola’s spiritual anointing but claimed his “grace” did not endure because he lacked wealth.
Following the outrage, the COZA pastor said his words were taken out of context by people who intentionally took just a part of what he said.
He prayed for the continued growth of Babalola’s legacy and asked that the matter be put to rest.
He said: “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.
“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 apologise 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.”