Report earlier claimed that Biodun Fatoyinbo, Senior Pastor of COZA was served court papers, and expected to appear in court within 14 days over rape allegations leveled against him by celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) earlier reported that an FCT High Court in a writ of summons obtained on Monday which was dated September 6 and served on Mr Fatoyinbo, ordered the pastor to appear before it within 14 days of the service or judgment may be given in his absence.
“You are hereby commanded that within fourteen (14) days after the service of this writ on you, inclusive of the day of such service you do cause an appearance to be entered for you, in an action of Mrs Busola Dakolo.
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“And take notice that in default the claimant may proceed, and judgment may be given in your absence,” the summon read.
NAN reports that the court may subpoena Matthew Ashimolowo, the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), as he has been listed among the witnesses Mrs Dakolo will be using to establish her case.
According to the Mrs Daokolo through her lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi & Co., is seeking the order of the court to compel Mr Fatoyinbo to publish a clearly worded apology to Busola on the front page of at least two (2) National Newspapers and two National Televisions for seven days running consecutively.
However, reacting to this news, Fatoyinbo stated on his Instagram page that he hasn’t been issued any letter to appear before the court. In fact, Fatoyinbo speaking in pidgin English said; “ stop lying up an dan “
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He wrote: “I normally would not respond to news. But will do so ONLY THIS TIME. Allow me to respond in Pidgin English.” “ stop lying up an dan “
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