CAC News Responds to Pastor Biodun
Fatoyinbo Over Apostle Babalola Comments
Ilorin, Nigeria – The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has issued a detailed public
response to Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Founder of the Commonwealth of Zion
Assembly (COZA), following his recent statements regarding the late Apostle
Joseph Ayo Babalola, the first General Evangelist of the CAC.
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| ART COVER OF CAC LOGO And PASTOR BIODUN FATOYINBO |
In a strongly worded statement signed by Pastor Ade Alawode, Director
of Publicity for CAC, the church expressed deep concern over Fatoyinbo’s
remarks, describing them as “misleading, insensitive, and biblically flawed.”
The Trigger: Fatoyinbo’s Comments on
Ministry and Wealth
In one of his trending YouTube messages, Pastor Fatoyinbo reportedly
acknowledged Apostle Babalola’s powerful anointing but added that the
revivalist “had no money.” He then went on to ask sarcastically, “Where are
his children?” – a statement CAC described as “both insensitive and
ill-informed.”
According to CAC, equating ministerial success or anointing with
material wealth is not scriptural. The statement referenced Luke 12:15,
where Jesus warns:
“Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in
the abundance of the things he possesses.”
CAC’s Three Reasons for Responding
In their official release, the CAC outlined three key reasons for
breaking their usual silence on social media controversies:
- Scriptural Justification – Referencing Proverbs 26:5, the
church said the Bible permits responding wisely to folly to prevent
arrogance.
- Clarification of Truth – To correct what they view as a
misleading narrative about ministry and wealth.
- Defense of Legacy – To address alleged
inaccuracies concerning Apostle Babalola’s life and ministry.
Defending Apostle Babalola’s Life and
Legacy
The CAC’s statement went on to set the record straight about Apostle
Babalola:
- Calling: Babalola was called by God on
October 10, 1928, at just 24 years old. His ministry reached Western and
Midwestern Nigeria and extended to Ghana, marked by undeniable signs and
wonders.
- Wealth and Lifestyle: While blessed, Babalola was not
materialistic. He gave land to the church, supported education, fed the
poor, and lived sacrificially.
- Recognition: When Queen Elizabeth II visited
Nigeria in 1956, Babalola was among the honored guests—an indication, CAC
says, that he was respected even by colonial authorities.
- Provision: Without fundraising, his needs
were met miraculously. His diaries recorded divine provisions, such as: “Ipese
Olorun loni: £100.00, £50.00…”
- Family: Contrary to Fatoyinbo’s
insinuation, Babalola had children, including Mama Eunice Wuraola Ogini
and Apeke Adeniyi, who are alive, blessed, and serving in the
Lord’s work quietly.
A Question for Pastor Fatoyinbo
CAC posed a pointed question:
“When Peter said in Acts 3:6, ‘Silver and gold I do not have,’ was he
still anointed or not?”
They emphasized that true anointing is measured by sacrificial
service, not material accumulation - citing Romans 14:17 and Matthew
20:25–28.
Final Words from CAC
The statement closed with a prayer that all believers would “rightly
divide the Word of Truth” and walk in humility, reverence, and godly wisdom,
warning against the dangers of prosperity teachings that encourage greed and
covetousness.
Related Bible
References
- Luke 12:15 – Warning against covetousness
- 1 Timothy 6:10 – Love of money as the root of
evil
- Acts 8:18–24 – Condemnation of simony
- Matthew 20:25–28 – Greatness through servanthood
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