Senior Pastor, Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has prayed for Busola Dakolo and Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA).
Busola, wife of singer and songwriter, Timi Dakolo, had in a video published on Friday accused Fatoyinbo of raping her about 20 years ago.
Fatoyinbo on Monday announced he was stepping down from the church’s pulpit amid the allegation.
In a post on Monday on Instagram, Adeyemi prayed for all involved and described the allegations as ‘serious’.
“My attention has been drawn to the allegations of rape made against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo by Mrs Busola Dakolo. These are, no doubt, serious allegations. Rape is a crime and I say a firm NO to rape.
“As Christians, it is only appropriate for us to seek for truth, justice, healing, and restoration for all involved. The Bible instructs us to do this with humility (Galatians 6:1).
“While these are still allegations, I emphatise with Mrs Dakolo and everyone that has been affected, and I pray God’s peace for them at this time.
“While the allegations have been refuted, I hope there will be a process, legal or counseling, to establish the truth in these circumstances,” Adeyemi said.
He requested prayers for “peace and strength for everyone hurting in this process, for the families of the accusers and the accused, and the Church.”
Senior Pastor of the Covenant Christian Centre, Poju Oyemade, had earlier said he was heartbroken after watching the video where Fatoyinbo was accused of rape.
