A former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has expressed sadness over the death of the spiritual leader of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua, describing him as a devout man of God.
In a message of condolence to TB Joshua’s family and the SCOAN congregation, the former President noted that the late televangelist who died at the age of 57 served God and humanity with relentless passion.
Dr. Jonathan also prayed to God to grant millions of TB Joshua’s followers across the world the strength to cope with his exit.
“I am saddened to hear about the death of Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua known as TB Joshua, the Spiritual Leader of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), at a young age of 57. TB Joshua was a devout man of God who served God and humanity with relentless passion. He was a man of sound doctrine, meek and faithful to his call and passion of reconciling men to God and offering hope to humanity.”
“As a Christian leader, TB Joshua and his Ministry exemplified Christ in faith, love and charity; positively impacting the lives of many Nigerians, Africans and millions of people across the world. I condole with his family, his church and millions of his followers across the world. May God grant them peace and strength to cope with this loss.”
About TB Joshua’s death
Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as TB Joshua, a frontline Nigerian preacher and televangelist, died on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
Mr. Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue, Church of all Nations, died in Lagos shortly after concluding a programme at his church.
The cause of death has officially not be disclosed.
There are reports that he suffered a stroke two months ago, and was sent to Turkey to undergo treatment.
