T.B Joshua: CAN commiserate with widow, SCOAN 72 hours after death

Popular televangelist, T.B Joshua died at 57

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has finally reacted to the death of Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, the founder and leader of the Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN).

The umbrella organization containing numerous Christian denominations in Nigeria had faced criticisms from Nigerians, most notably, Chief Dele Momodu for its silence over the death of the famous cleric. They were accused of not mourning him immediately after his demise.

CAN President, Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, in a condolence message described the late cleric as a foremost Nigerian charismatic pastor, televangelist, and philanthropist who devoted his entire life to the propagation of the gospel and ministering to the needs of the downtrodden.

According to him, the Christian body is particularly pained because the cleric didn’t show traces of illness before passing away.

Read the statement below

“The news of the demise of your darling husband, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, who was until his transition at the age of Fifty-Seven (57) was the leader and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations came to us amidst great shock and sorrow.

We know that Our Lord Jesus Christ in whom there is all-sufficiency, and whom you have been serving wholeheartedly will make all grace abound unto you at this trying moment (2 Corinthians 9:8).

“On behalf of all members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), we commiserate with you, and the entire family on this loss. It is our prayer that the Almighty God grant Prophet TB Joshua an eternal rest in his creator, and may God’s perpetual light continue to shine on his path (Amen). Once again, please accept our heartfelt condolence.”

Background

Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Temitope Balogun Joshua, commonly referred to as T.B Joshua died on Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Lagos, Nigeria.

He is a popular charismatic pastor, televangelist, and philanthropist who is known for his prophecies.

SCOAN is a Christian megachurch that operates Emmanuel TV from Lagos.

He died at 57, two days to his 58th birthday.