The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has accepted the apology of the Global Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, following the backlash over his remarks about the church’s late founder, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola.
Speaking on behalf of CAC, its Director of Publicity, Pastor Aderinsoye Alawode, said the apology was received in good faith, noting it reflected humility, remorse, and a willingness to make amends.
Fatoyinbo, during a recent sermon, had said Apostle Babalola was “anointed but had no money,” adding that the revivalist “died poor” and questioned the fate of his children.
Reacting in a statement, CAC accused Fatoyinbo of promoting a misleading view that equated anointing or ministerial success with material wealth, describing such thinking as “biblically flawed.”
The church cited Luke 12:15 to stress that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.
Also responding, Babalola’s first daughter, Deaconess Eunice Ogini, rejected claims that her father died poor or left no legacy, noting that his children lived comfortably and continued in his values of service and generosity.
Amid the criticism, Fatoyinbo issued a statement on Thursday apologising to CAC and the family of Apostle Babalola.
He insisted he did not intend to disparage the late revivalist or his children, stressing that his church remained “a place of honour.”
“I would never in any way or manner take lightly the grace over Apostle Babalola, his children or his ministry,” he said. “I apologise if any of my statements caused hurt to the CAC, the family of the Apostle, or his associates.”
In an interview with Saturday reporters, Pastor Alawode commended Fatoyinbo’s decision to apologise, saying it showed responsibility.
“He realised the statement he made evoked feelings in some people, and he corrected himself. That shows humility,” Alawode said.
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He clarified that CAC’s concern was not to accuse Fatoyinbo of malice, but to correct the impression that Apostle Babalola left no children or legacy.
“The children are alive, doing well, and have retired honourably from government service. They are also respected church leaders in their own right,” he added.
