Nigerians have applauded the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his reaction to rape allegations made against founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo.
Without directly mentioning Fatoyinbo’s name, Adeboye said on Friday at an RCCG programme that he was compelled to say something to young and upcoming ministers because of what was happening to Christianity in Nigeria.
Busola, wife of singer, Timi Dakolo, last week accused Fatoyinbo of raping her as a teenager.
Fatoyinbo denies the allegation but was forced to step down from ministerial duties in his church on Monday.
Another lady, who spoke anonymously, came out during the week to also accuse him of raping her while she was an employee of COZA.
Acknowledging that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) had already spoken on the matter, Adeboye said there is nothing hidden that will not be made open.
He added: “When a woman accuses you of something, nobody will listen to you whether you’re right or wrong; be wise!
“You may say I’m old fashioned, I agree. I’ll never have a private secretary who’s a woman.
“I’m old fashioned, but I’m still surviving since I was ordained; it’s better to be old fashioned and live than modern and die.”
His message has set social media on fire, with many saying he reacted maturely to the issue.
