The eldest daughter of the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the first General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eunice Wuraola Ogini, denied statements made by Biodun Fatoyinbo, Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), regarding her father’s life and legacy, according to a report published by PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, August 15, 2025….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In a recently rediscovered sermon, Fatoyinbo characterised Apostle Babalola as a highly anointed servant of God, but he implied that the grace of his ministry was limited since he “had no money.” He also suggested that the evangelist’s children may have become hostile to Christianity as a result of their father’s purported lack of income.
Many Nigerians and CAC members reacted negatively to the remarks, which were made decades after Babalola’s death. The CAC denounced Fatoyinbo’s claims in a statement issued by Ade Alawode, its Director of Publicity, calling them misleading and maintaining a false connection between worldly wealth and spiritual success. Mrs. Ogini refuted Fatoyinbo’s allegations in a video posted on the CAC News YouTube channel, emphasising that her father did not pass away in poverty and that his children had remained committed to God’s mission.
As his children, we have served the Lord in the same way that he did. In addition to being a deaconess, prayer warrior, and Sunday school teacher, my sister, Dame Deborah Adeniyi, is also an evangelist and prayer warrior who was awarded the John Wesley Knighthood. We are fortunate and have a comfortable life because of God’s grace. “This is the outcome of our father’s kindness, generosity, and compassion during his lifetime,” she remarked.
She remembered how welcoming their home was to individuals from all walks of life, and how her father helped many by offering them support, education, and apprenticeships. During his crusades, Babalola frequently destroyed idols and occult objects, but she insisted that he led a pleasant life while keeping steadfast in his commitment to preaching repentance and the gospel of Christ. Citing the biblical mandate for polite and respectful speech, Mrs Ogini advised preachers to check facts and be accurate when mentioning her father in sermons. Fatoyinbo publicly apologised to the CAC, the Babalola family, and everyone else who was aggrieved in reaction to the situation. He reaffirmed his admiration for the late evangelist’s legacy and made it clear that he never meant to criticise Babalola’s children, whom he called noble and exemplary….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
