COZA Saga: Fatoyinbo Snubs Probe

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), yesterday, said the embattled Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, refused to appear before its panel investigating the rape allegation against him.
The PFN explained that because Fatoyinbo refused to appear before the panel, the probe had been declared inconclusive.
According to PFN National Publicity Secretary, Bishop Emma Isong, who spoke with newsmen in Lagos, yesterday, Busola and her husband, Timi Dakolo, appeared before the panel while Fatoyinbo did not.
He, however, said that the panel could not conclude its work because Fatoyinbo refused to show up despite “several invitations and efforts.
“The panel met for over one month and interfaced with parties involved in the matter. Unfortunately, all attempts to meet with Fatoyinbo failed despite many efforts we made.”
Asked what efforts they made specifically, he said Fatoyinbo was invited through letters, calls and proxies without any success.
“Several efforts were made. Several calls were made but he rebuffed us. He shunned the invitation of the panel to defend himself.”
He said that since the accused was absent, it would be impossible for the panel to conclude on its investigation.
The PFN, however, commended the Dakolos for showing up at the panel.
“PFN appreciates the respect that Mrs. Dakolo and her husband accorded the panel by showing up and interacting with members”, Isong said.
He expressed surprise at the Fatoyinbo’s snub as he had asked the body to intervene during the heat of the accusation.