Eminence Dr Samuel Uche has said that it is improper to punish someone for a sin committed decades ago.
The cleric was reacting to the rape allegation levelled against the founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo by Busola Dakolo, the wife of singer, Timi Dakolo.
The Prelate said that it makes no sense that a man should be punished for a sin he committed over a decade ago, adding that the allegation might be false.
Dr Uche expressed concerns that the Dakolos might have tried blackmailing the pastor and when it failed, decided to speak out.
“Some accusations are foolish. For me, from my way of analysing things, there is no truth in such a thing” the Prelate said.
“You say somebody raped you when were 26 years or so and after 16 years years you come and report. That is wrong.
” Maybe you demanded money or you wanted some payment and the person did not give you, then you decide to blackmail the person.”
Stressing that the bible teaches forgiveness, he said: “Why do you punish somebody for a sin committed 16 years ago?
“Our lord Jesus Christ says any sinner that believes is forgiven. He said repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand. How do you go and tarnish the image of a man or woman who commited something from years ago. Is it relevant?”
