“Maybe he made the statement in error, and once he realized that and corrected himself, that is alright.” – Pastor Aderinsoye Alawode.
The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has accepted the apology of Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Global Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, after his controversial remarks about CAC’s late founder, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, sparked outrage.
Fatoyinbo had said during a sermon that Babalola was “so anointed” but had no money, adding that he died poor and questioning the whereabouts of his children. The comments drew swift backlash from CAC and Babalola’s family.
Responding in a statement, CAC’s Director of Publicity, Pastor Aderinsoye Alawode, described the apology as an act of humility, noting that it showed remorse and willingness to make amends. “Maybe he made the statement in error, and once he realised that and corrected himself, that is alright,” Alawode said.
Babalola’s daughter, Deaconess Eunice Ogini, also defended her father’s legacy, stressing that he lived a life of service and that his children remained blessed and comfortable.