-Biodun Fatoyinbo Apologises To CAC Over Ayo Babalola Comment
The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, has issued a public apology to the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) and the family of the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, following backlash over remarks made in a recent sermon.
In the viral message that stirred controversy, Fatoyinbo acknowledged the late Apostle as anointed… so anointed but controversially added, all the grace just went like that because he had no money.
He went further to question, “Where are his children?”—words which many viewed as diminishing the legacy of a revered spiritual figure. 
The CAC swiftly responded in a statement, denouncing the comments as insensitive and ill-informed. CAC’s publicity director, Pastor Ade Alawode, emphasized that equating ministerial success with material wealth is biblically unsound, citing Jesus in Luke 12:15: “Take heed and beware of covetousness…” 
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The church also defended Babalola’s legacy, affirming that he was not poor, that he owned a befitting home and a Ford Jeep of the era, and that his surviving children are “blessed, fulfilled, and quietly serving the Lord.” 
In a statement on Thursday, Fatoyinbo said he became aware of the issue after reading a CAC press release addressing remarks attributed to him during a sermon.
“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.
Biodun Fatoyinbo Apologises To CAC
“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.
“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.
