Biodun Fatoyinbo, senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), discusses his fight with an unidentified illness.
He addressed health concerns when emaciated and underweight images of him circulated online last year. The photos were shot in Manchester, England, at Old Trafford, where he was with his wife, Modele, and other church members.
It is worth mentioning that the comment area on the church’s Instagram page was removed when concerns were made about a possible illness based on the photographs uploaded.
Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo and other pastors attended an International Minister Conference in Ota, Ogun State, on May 11, 2023, held by David Oyedepo, the presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide.
He stated that he was unwell last year and spoke to his recovery during the event, but he did not reveal the cause of his ailment. Fatoyinbo stated that his mentor Oyedepo was praying for him and invoking blessings over him while he was undergoing medical care.
“Last year, I was a little bit ill and against everything, the medical sciences, Papa (Oyedepo) spoke, and I am here today. And I want to give God the glory!” he stated.
Pastor Biodun also mentioned that he had been a drummer boy in the early days of Winners Chapel before receiving a call from God to start his own church.
He testified that he had been observing Oyedepo from a distance for many years, but his life took a remarkable turn when he got closer to him. He also stated that COZA, similar to Living Faith Church, is acquiring properties and operating like a franchise, where all branches resemble the headquarters, thanks to his mentor-protege relationship with Oyedepo.