COZA: PFN Will Not Shield Any Pastor Who Takes Advantage Of Members

Following the rape allegation levelled against the senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, has stated that it would not shield any Pentecostal pastors who feel they can live carelessly and take advantage of their church members.

The warning was revealed in a statement signed by its President, Rev. Felix Omobude, on Tuesday and made available to newsmen in Benin.

He stated that PFN is saddened and disturbed by the allegation levelled against the COZA pastor, but added that “the PFN will not shield anyone who crosses the line.”

“The PFN is utterly shocked at these allegations, as the acts that have been alleged are not only criminal in nature but antithetical to the tenets of Christianity and a violent breach of the trust that ought to exist between members of the congregation and a Minister of the Gospel,” he said.

Omobude, however, stated that PFN is praying for the embattled man of God.

“We strongly condemn this ignoble and bastardy conduct as alleged against Pastor Fatoyinbo. Our prayers, thoughts and support are with all those who have fallen victim as have been reported.”

“PFN strongly believe in the pursuit of truth and will ensure that truth is unveiled in this whole matter and appropriate sanctions served.”

“Although Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo has, not in the past subscribed to the PFN, we recognize that he is a Pentecostal Pastor,” Omobude concluded.