The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has disclosed that embattled founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo shunned several invitations to appear before a five-member investigative panel it set up on the rape accusation against him by celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo.

The PFN National Publicity Secretary Bishop Emma Isong disclosed this to reporters in Lagos on Thursday.

Isong stated that Busola and his husband, Timi Dakolo however appeared before the panel.

Arising from this, the PFN, unfortunately, wishes to announce its inability to come into a conclusion on this matter. We may make a further statement on a later date. But certainly, for now, Nigerians and well-meaning people are our witnesses that we have fulfilled scriptural, public and moral expectations as a reasonable and legal organisation.”

Busola alleged in June that Pastor Fatoyinbo raped her as a teenager in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The allegation caused a storm with protesters marching to the church in Abuja and its branch in Lagos to express their displeasure.

Fatoyinbo thereafter announced on July 1 that he was drawing counsel from Christian leaders and COZA leadership and his ‘love for God’s work’ in his decision to step down.

The preacher has, however, returned to the pulpit one month after stepping down.