The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the death of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) founder, Temitope Joshua.

The death of the 57-year-old controversial televangelist came as a shock to many on Sunday as there was never a report of the deceased battling any underlying illness or sickness that may lead to such a devastating outcome.

Mr Joshua was confirmed dead by his family last Saturday.

CAN, in a letter signed by its president, Samson Ayokunle, extolled Mr Joshua’s vibrant Bible teachings and humility of service to God and humanity while alive.

“Prophet T.B Joshua was one of the foremost Nigerian charismatic pastors, televangelists, and philanthropists who devoted his entire lifetime to the propagation of the gospel and ministering to the needs of the downtrodden,” CAN said.

“He was renowned for his philosophical simplicity and humility. His death is not only a loss to the family and the church, but to Nigeria and the world at large.”


The letter commiserating with Mr Joshua’s family, dated June 6, was shared by the CAN’s spokesperson, Bright Oladeji, on his Facebook account on June 8.

PREMIUM TIMES could not ascertain the reason for this gap at the time of filing this report nor did Mr Oladeji answer his call in respect to the lacuna.

The Christian body, in the letter, encouraged the family and the church to take solace in the will of God and pray for eternal rest for the deceased.

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