CAN FINALLY WADES INTO THE BUSOLA DAKOLO/PASTOR BIODUN FATOYINBO RAPE SAGA SEEKS AMICABLE SETTLEMENT

Outgoing CAN President 

One of the main mother organizations/bodies in charge of churches in Nigeria, the CAN (Christian Association of Nigeria), the other been, the PFN (Pentecostal Federation of Nigeria) has finally lend her voice to the on going imbroglio that came up over the accusation of rape against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA.

A few weeks ago, Busola Dakolo, the beautiful wife of musician Timi Dakolo had broken a massive table and on that table was an unpalatable can of worms, when she accused her former pastor of raping her when she was as young as 16 going to 17 sometimes in the late 90s about 1999 or so. About 20 years later now, what supposedly  happened then has now come to the surface and to come and hunt.

The accusation of rape against the now father of 4, who is now 43, who went to the University of Ilorin and Benin, where he found Christ after been a cultist is still raising so much dusts as we speak, with many taking sides for and against. In fact the rape discussion as been one of the top 5 subjects of discussion everywhere since the can of worms was broken open.

CAN had refused to say anything at first, mainly maybe because COZA the church where Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo is the senior pastor and founder is not a member of the body. But finally now after much hoopla, they have thought to respond and what they seek for, is an amicable settlement to the matter. According to CAN they would want the 2 combatants to sheath their swords and seek for peace. Read their communication below.

"The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is seriously concerned about the disturbing situation concerning Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the General Overseer  of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly  (COZA), one of our leading Pastors in the country, on whom allegations of rape has been leveled by one of our daughters, Mrs Timi Dakolo.

It is disheartening how some commentators and columnists have been insulting the Body of Christ in Nigeria as a result of this incident. Like we have earlier stated, it doesn’t matter who is involved, rape is ungodly and reprehensible.

But we have resisted the temptation to jump into any conclusion since a body like ours will be expected to have uncovered the truth about any matter before making public statements and not base its position merely upon media reports.

Although we have disclosed that Pastor Fatoyinbo’s Church has not been an active member of CAN, that does not put the Church outside the spiritual watch-care of CAN.

CAN is the umbrella body for every Christian and Church in Nigeria. Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church, does not turn back anyone that comes to Him and CAN also does not. The Ministry of the Church, according to Jesus Christ, is the Ministry of Reconciliation, which is centered on true love and forgiveness of those who repent.

The Bible states it clearly that “God demonstrates his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Roman’s 5:8,11). Having reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, God has committed to us the ministry of reconciling the world unto Himself and to one another. (2 Corinthians 5:19-21).

Since both Pastor Fatoyinbo and Mrs. Timi Dakolo are Christians, the leadership of CAN is already seeking ways to address the issues in order to heal every wound already inflicted on the parties concerned and the body of Christ in general.

It is our hope that steps which will exacerbate the current damages already done will be avoided.

As we seek the help of CAN Elders and the Holy Spirit in resolving the current problem, it is our prayer that both parties will sheath their swords and stop the media war in the interest of the Church and for the greater glory of God".

Thank You.

Signed

Joseph Bade Daramola, Esq.

Acting General Secretary, CAN

 7th July, 2019.

WHY IS PASTOR PAUL SILENT????

Pastor Paul Adefarasin 

Just in case you are wondering which Pastor Paul at least you can see from the pictures, that we are not referring to the one that many call or refers to as Apostle Paul in the scriptures/Bible, but we are referring to the one that presides over the congregation at famous 'House on the Rock Church, otherwise known as 'HOTR'. Why would we be asking about Pastor Paul Adefarasin in the first place and why do we think there was or is the need to hear from him?

It's maybe because he is the current pastor of both Timi and Busola Dakolo. So as sheep under his shepherdship/leadership this issue really concerns him then, if ever there is a word like shepherdship!

We know for a fact also that the sheep who have recognized and known leaders or shepherds wouldn't take or make decisions nor would they ever go to a war without the full backing of their captain. The captain here being Pastor Paul Adefarasin, who is the Head of the local assembly they attend.

We had come up with a theory at the very beginning of this saga, in our very first article when this rape saga was initially outed. And what we had said then was that, for Busola and Timi Dakolo to have come out at all, they must have done what we had called their due diligence. And part of doing that their due diligence on our thought, would have meant first, they agreeing with each other to give the battle at hand, all that it would need without flinching, once they came out. Once they had first agreed on that, they would then have had to commit all to God too as the battle ahead is not a little one. Part of committing all to God, would have meant that they would have first told their church; the church here could refer to jist their pastor alone or the elders of that their church. Once they have gotten the all clear from here to do what they believe is necessary. They would have also consulted with those who could interpret the law well and by this we mean lawyers. These interpreters of the law, wouod have weighed the matter or issue at hand objectively, who would then have given them the go ahead to give the issue at hand a proper go.

By the time they must have done all of these things above and maybe more, they would then wear thick skins and would be ready for all the bashings and crazy scrutiny and others that would surely come their way. As the first thing the other side would want to do, is to dig holes in their accusations, as they would try very hard to discredit them also. Our theory is based on the fact that, "no one goes to war without preparing at least very well ahead for it". In the 'art of war', it pays to know your enemy well, anticipating and getting ready for what could come up at any given time. Being able to at least predict maneuverings that could spring up, so as to minimize surprises (attacks) to the barest minimum!

You can see very well that after the initial interview done by Busola that unleashed everything and broke open the can of worms, she has since returned back into her quietude. It's has been only her husband, supporting from the flanks, that comes out now intermittently to address certain issues and he too immediately afterwards then withdraws again to observe, prepare and respond if it needs be.

So how has their pastor seen this whole matter, especially as it concerns a brother man of God, who has been accused by his daughter and by extention his son, of preying and violation and utter misconduct???

The outspoken man of God, has since maintained a, should we say 'dignified silence'!!!! Is this dignified silence like saying what an elder knows, he doesn't toy or play with? Maybe when the time is right, then he would speak? One of the qualities of shepherds, good ones at that, is that they wouldn't allow their sheep to fall into harms way, no matter what.

Would he have been in a dilemma, as the case or issue at hand concerns his son and daughter in the Lord who are victims and on the other side the accused, is a fellow church founder, a man of God too, who is commissioned like him.

What's Pastor Paul's take on this whole matter? Can we say what Pastor Paul thinks on the matter is also how the church feels on the matter?

We are eager to know!!!!