The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has publicly addressed Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), accusing him of promoting a “biblically flawed” theology that equates anointing with material wealth.
In a statement issued by Pastor Ade Alawode, CAC’s Director of Publicity, the church refuted Fatoyinbo’s recent social media remarks about Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the founding father of the CAC.
The response, was triggered by a trending YouTube message where Fatoyinbo reportedly acknowledged Apostle Babalola’s anointing but sarcastically questioned his lack of wealth and the whereabouts of his children.
The statement directly challenged Fatoyinbo’s prosperity teachings, which the CAC labels as ‘Simony—the monetization of spiritual gifts’ citing Acts 8:18–24. It argues that equating anointing with ministerial success and wealth is contrary to biblical teachings.
The statement asserts that the measure of a believer’s anointing lies in sacrificial service, not in material accumulation, referencing Romans 14:17 and Matthew 20:25–28.
In a section titled “Setting the Record Straight,” the CAC addressed the specific claims Fatoyinbo made about Apostle Babalola.
The notion that Apostle Babalola was poor was corrected in the statement. It detailed that he was a man of means who lived a generous life, giving land to the church, supporting education, and feeding the poor.
They noted that divine provisions were a recurring theme in his diaries. The statement further mentioned that he drove a Ford Jeep, had a befitting home, and was an honored guest of Queen Elizabeth II during her 1956 visit, an honor that would not be bestowed upon a “man in rags.”
Regarding his family, the CAC explicitly stated that Apostle Babalola did have children and that Fatoyinbo’s “mocking question” was ill-informed.
The statement identified his daughters, Mama Eunice Wuraola Ogini and Apeke Adeniyi, as being alive, blessed, and serving the Lord quietly in their respective churches.
The CAC emphasized that Apostle Babalola’s legacy, marked by an anointing that has impacted generations over 66 years after his death, is a testament to his true ministerial success, which the church defines as being a product of sacrificial service.
