The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has refuted recent speculations about the personal life, wealth, and family of its founder, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola.
The clarification came on Thursday through a statement posted on Facebook by Pastor Ade Alawode, the CAC Director of Publicity.
The church’s reaction followed a viral YouTube clip in which the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, allegedly made certain remarks about the late cleric during a sermon.
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Fatoyinbo referred to Babalola as “an anointed man,” sharing an anecdote about a python crossing the preacher’s leg and drying up.
He went on to ask rhetorically, “So, all his grace just went like that? He didn’t have money,” and pressed further with the question, “Where are his children?”
The CAC described such comments as “insensitive and ill-informed,” pointing to Luke 12:15 as a reminder that “equating anointing and ministerial success was highly flawed.”
Responding specifically to the question about Babalola’s children, the church stated: “Ethically speaking, Apostle Babalola had children. Simple arithmetic should help you understand that they would be advanced in age by now — possibly your grandparents’ age. What did you hope to achieve with the mocking question, ‘Where are the children of Babalola?’
“Your statement reflects more on the kind of company you keep, but as a preacher of the Word, shouldn’t your conduct and utterances be guided by Scripture?”
The CAC further highlighted aspects of the late Apostle’s life and ministry, noting that he began his calling at 24, generously supported individuals beyond his family, and was once honoured by Queen Elizabeth II.
Addressing the claims about his finances, the church said: “He was no fundraiser, yet God supplied his needs. His diaries are filled with divine provisions like: ‘Ipese Olorun loni: £100.00, £50.00….’ He lived in a befitting home, drove one of the best Ford Jeeps of his time, and funded weddings, education, and apprenticeship programs — all without exploiting the pulpit.”
The church’s measured response drew praise from members of the public. One Facebook user commented: “I love this response. Very constructive, detailed, spirit filled and scriptural. I don’t know when the anointing given by God becomes a thing that is measured by material things acquired in a dubious way. God bless Pst Ade Alawode.”
An ex-member of CAC also reacted positively: “Although I’m no more in CAC, but I love this response to the viral message. What level of wealth can be compared to the impact that the life and ministry of Apostle Ayo Babalola had, and still having till date? Was there any needs he couldn’t meet in his lifetime? People need to be matured before mounting the pulpit!!! One fold one shepherd!”
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