Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo
Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo has reacted after a court in Abuja
yesterday exonerated him of rape and also awarded N1m against his
accuser, Busola Dakolo as damages.
The ruling was given by Justice O. A. Musa who presided over the
case, as he said the rape allegation was sentimental, cruel, empty and
an abuse of judicial process.
He further stated that the damages awarded against Busola Dakolo
should be 10 times higher but was reduced in order not to discourage
others who have legitimate claims.
Pastor Fatoyinbo in a statement released on his behalf by his
Senior Executive Assistant Pastor Ademola Adetuberu, dedicated his
victory to God and those that stood by him.
According to him, the enemies of the church wanted to use him as a scapegoat.
The Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) also prayed for his
accusers, those that have been raped and those that have been wrongly
accused.
“The victory is of the Lord. We dedicate it to those who stand
by us. The victory belongs to God not to me or COZA. We will not share
in His glory. The enemies are after the Church and not after me per se.
“They only used me as a scapegoat to launch the attacks. We know that faithful is He who has called us.
“I salute the courage and the support of my beautiful and godly
wife, my lovely children, members of COZA family and those who stand by
us.
“May God be praised in your life. I bear no grudge against
those who were used by the adversary of the Church but instead, I pray
for them that we should come together to fight the common enemies of the
Church.
“My soul goes to men who are wrongly accused and women who are
or have been abused. May God heal the wounds of everyone of us in Jesus
Name,” he quoted the Pastor as saying.