Founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo, has expressed regret for his remarks about Apostle Ayo Babalola, while insisting that he did not portray the children of Apostle Babalola in a bad light.
He, however, apologised for aspects of his message that had caused any form of “distress, hurt or discontentment to the CAC, the family of the late Apostle Babalola or his associates”
Fatoyinbo was responding to a CAC press release on statements attributed to him regarding the family of Apostle Babalola, whom he described as “the most distinguished father of faith in Nigeria and indeed all over the world.”
He thanked the church for being so kind and magnanimous enough to address the issues which have been misconstrued in an exemplary Christian manner while also acknowledging the exploits of Babalola.
He wrote, “The exploits of Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, which in the video I stated explicitly are too numerous to count, remain the hallmark of most Christian organisations in Nigeria and beyond till this very moment.
“Indeed, many of the churches in this part of the world take their DNA either directly or indirectly from the ministry and grace over the life of Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, of which I cannot but also state categorically that I am a beneficiary.”
He stated that he was “honoured, humbled and grateful for every word, admonition and correction in the statement issued by CAC. I am a child who grew up in the church and cannot erase that part of my formative years.”
Fatoyinbo said he would “never in any way or manner take lightly the grace over Apostle Babalola, his children or his ministry for granted or speak lightly of same.”
He acknowledged that the “children of the late Veteran of faith, who are all serving God and keeping up the legacy of our late father of faith, are not only shining examples of generational impact, but good and present-day examples for children of visionaries to follow.”
While stating that he remained proud of the achievements of Apostle Babalola’s children and honoured them in no small measure, he said, “I apologise 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. I will never disrespect or speak of them in that manner, either publicly or privately.’
He then prayed that “this puts to rest the entire episode and we pray that the CAC and the legacy of our father Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, continues to grow in leaps and bounds”