Fatoyinbo, who didn’t disclose the nature of the illness, however, said his mentor, Pastor Oyedepo prayed for him while he was sick
By Kehinde Okeowo
The founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo has confirmed he was ill in 2022, while narrating how God saved him from the ailment.
Fatoyinbo, who made the headlines after Busola, a celebrity photographer and wife of music star, Timi Dakolo, alleged he sexual assault her, was seen in pictures that surfaced on social media in November 2022, looking seriously emaciated.
While the picture trended, a cross-section of Nigerians, who commented on the photo at the time suggested that the cleric was down with a terminal disease.
There were, however, few other netizens who felt the pictures they saw online were doctored and it was fake news.
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Speaking at the International Minister Conference organized by David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church on Thursday, Fatoyinbo confirmed that he was truly ill.
Although he did not reveal the nature of the illness, he testified that while receiving medical treatment, his mentor Oyedepo was praying and blessing him.
“Last year, I was a little bit ill and against everything, the medical sciences, Papa (Oyedepo) spoke, and I am here today.”
He added: ”And I want to give God the glory. I am well today, I used to be a drummer boy in Winners Chapel. Three years ago, I came under Bishop Oyedepo’s covering & my life, ministry have been phenomenal,”
