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Imsoblessed:not true joor. Why can’t they come out and say it now. Yeyenatu 🐵🐵🐵 |
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BBC Documentary: FFK, Dele Momodu, others defend controversial preacher T.B. Joshua A BBC Africa Eye documentary has sparked a division of opinions among Nigerians following its exposé on the late renowned Nigerian pastor, Temitope Joshua, widely known as T.B. Joshua. The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. The 150-minute video titled “Disciples: the cult of T B Joshua”, presented in three episodes, features first-hand accounts from numerous witnesses, shedding light on accusations of sexual assault, physical abuse, fabricated miracles, and alleged trauma inflicted by the late Nigerian pastor. Conducted over two years, the investigative piece incorporates the accounts of over 25 individuals, providing a comprehensive exploration of the controversies surrounding T.B. Joshua, who passed away on 5 June 2021 at 57. FIRS After the documentary’s release, a wave of opinions has surged across the internet, with many Nigerians taking various stands on the controversy. Notable figures, including politicians like Dele Momodu and Femi Fani-Kayode, have also shared their views on the unfolding situation. T.B. Joshua, a highly influential religious figure and one of Africa’s wealthiest pastors, enjoyed widespread acclaim during his lifetime as the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos. During his lifetime, the acclaimed prophet amassed considerable wealth and influence. In 2011, Forbes named him one of the richest pastors in Africa. The late preacher had hosted numerous African leaders, celebrities, footballers, and ordinary Nigerians, all seeking miracles and prophecies, as he was renowned for his ability to predict the future and ‘cast out demons’ even with a single sentence. READ ALSO: Article of Faith: New wine, new wineskins, By Femi Aribisala After T.B. Joshua’s death, his wife, Evelyn, assumed church leadership amid reported tensions with the church elders. However, it is not the first time the late pastor would make the headlines for the wrong reasons. During his lifetime, T.B. Joshua was known for several controversies; even in death, the lead pastor of the Synagogue Church of All Nation, SCOAN, is housing even more controversies. In 2018, a former disciple of the acclaimed prophet, Bisola Johnson, wrote a book – (The T.B Joshua I Know – Deception of the Age Unmasked). He also granted several interviews where he accused T.B. Joshua of sexual slavery and sundry allegations, including manipulation, diabolism, deceit, and contrived miracles. Late broadcaster and investigative journalist Kola Olawuyi, in the late 1990s, ran a series on his ‘Nkan Mbe’ radio programme, where he spoke to several former backroom staff and members of the SCOAN who revealed all manners of alleged atrocities, including occultism at the church. TEXEM Advert The scandals even trailed T.B. Joshua beyond the borders of the country; the Cameroonian government placed a ban on his church in the country in 2012, describing him as “diabolical” in a statement titled “The Devil in the House”. Without a doubt, the biggest scandal that trailed T.B. Joshua was on 12 September 2014, when a refurbished guesthouse within his church collapsed, killing 116 people, most of them South Africans, who travelled to the Ikotun-Egbe headquarters of his church for pilgrimage. Though T.B Joshua suggested that the collapse was caused by an explosion from a bomb purportedly planted by Boko Haram terrorists (the church also indicated that a low-flying aircraft which flew past the church premises moments before the building collapsed might have been responsible), officials of the Lagos State building regulatory agency stated that the church did not seek requisite approval before adding more floors on the collapsed guesthouse. It was also reported that T.B Joshua bribed journalists N50,000 each to compromise their reports on the church collapse, except for Nicholas Ibekwe, a PREMIUM TIMES journalist at the time, who turned down the offer. BBC’s Documentary BBC’s Monday report reveals that no fewer than 25 individuals have provided firsthand accounts encompassing allegations of sexual assault, physical abuse, fabricated miracles, and trauma purportedly inflicted by T.B. Joshua. Dangote adbanner 728x90_2 (1) Renowned for his m healing miracles that addressed a spectrum of ailments, from cancer to blindness, Joshua garnered global attention in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The BBC, in collaboration with Open Democracy, conducted a two-year investigation involving over 15 journalists across three continents. The inquiry focused on allegations ranging from sexual assault and physical abuse to fake miracles and solitary confinement. The report disclosed that former insiders estimated Joshua’s earnings in the tens of millions of dollars through pilgrimages, fundraising, video sales, and international stadium appearances. The investigation unveiled testimonies from over 25 eyewitnesses and alleged victims in the UK, Nigeria, Ghana, the US, South Africa, and Germany, detailing experiences inside Joshua’s compound as recent as 2019. One survivor, Rae, a former disciple, shared her harrowing experience of psychological trauma lasting two years, during which she attempted suicide multiple times. Victims reported frequent incidents of abuse, with some enduring violent rapes, often in silence due to fear and a culture of writing on fellow disciples. Despite the philanthropic image that attracted many followers, the investigation uncovered a dark side that involved manipulation, abuse, and exploitation. Rae, who joined Joshua’s compound seeking a “cure” for her sexual orientation, expressed disappointment that Joshua did not face justice for the alleged atrocities before his death. The investigation also shed light on Joshua’s tactics of using Western followers to enhance his image, noting that church groups in England funded pilgrims to witness his miracles. Former disciples recounted instances of rape, forced abortions, and the orchestrated faking of miracles within the church. SCOAN reaction The SCOAN is yet to release any statement debunking the claims and allegations made in the documentary. The BBC contacted the Synagogue Church of All Nations for comment, but they did not respond to the specific allegations, reiterating that previous claims against Joshua were unsubstantiated. However, there are old videos of T.B Joshua where he predicted that some of his followers, whom he called ‘Disciples’, would betray him. The video surfaced on social media shortly after the BBC’s documentary went viral. Loyal defenders As mixed reactions continue to trail the BBC’s documentary, some notable Nigerians have shown their unwavering support for the late clergyman and his church. Reacting to the documentary, former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, an avid supporter and friend of T.B Joshua, said that no man or institution can destroy it with dirty lies, not even the BBC. He made this known in a recent post on his X account. He wrote, “So true! You touched many lives, fought a good fight, stood till the end and established a significant and enduring legacy. No man or institution can destroy it with dirty lies, not even the BBC! Continue to rest in peace, brother and thanks for blessing the Church, the Christian faith, humanity and our beloved nation, Nigeria. We are and shall always be very proud of you.” In an interview with this newspaper, shortly after T.B Joshua died in 2021, Mr Fani-Kayode described the late clergyman as his friend and brother, whom many Nigerian pastors hate. Another Nigerian public figure who has also made a strong stance for the deceased televangelist is a Nigerian journalist and publisher of Ovation International Magazine; Dele Momodu who has said that the documentary was a free advertisement. Like FFK, Mr Momodu took to X account to write “ free advert; prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, in his lifetime, suffered loads of attacks. And even after his death, he continues to generate controversies. Unfortunately, he’s not here to defend himself.” However, not just Mr Fani-Kayode and Mr Momodu, Nigerians all over social media have also shared their opinions on the recent controversy surrounding the deceased preacher. Here are some opinions Nigerians shared on their X account. @daita_ wrote, “No Malignment by BCC or anyone will change my perspective about the man I greatly love and admire. They waited for 3yrs after his demise before coming to discredit him and his legacy. Prophet T.B Joshua will forever remain my hero!” @Mo_p3gyimie wrote, “So if T.B Joshua was white, would BBC do this? Why do you guys hate Africa this much? Why didn’t you do this when he was alive? Evil people.” @_callmebekky “Satan is fighting against the Men of God, first was T.D Jakes… now T.B Joshua. This is so heartbreaking.” https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/657273-bbc-documentary-despite-shocking-revelations-ffk-dele-momodu-others-defend-controversial-preacher-t-b-joshua.html
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SCOAN and the members of the church will always grow higher than ever before |
Franking:it’s highly false Synagogue Church reacts to BBC Investigation on TB Joshua The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) on Tuesday, reacted to the BBC documentary on the late Temitope Babatunde Joshua, known as TB Joshua, Founder of SCOAN. BBC on Monday, released a documentary on the late TB Joshua, accusing him of various crimes, including rape against some members. While reacting to the development, SCOAN described the documentary as unfounded, noting that the characters interviewed in the report were unknown to the church. The church in a statement signed by its Public Affairs Director, Mr Dare Adejumo, said the statement was aimed at disabusing public minds from the report. SCOAN said; “BBC world services investigative unit, code-named Africa Eye came out this week with weird and strange episodes of atrocities against the late founder of SCOAN.” It said that to investigate and publish or broadcast reports was a central kernel in journalism but to do so outside the ethics and fundamental principles of the profession was an aberration. According to the church, journalism as societal watch dog requires fairness, balancing and objectivity in order to command dignity honour and respect as the fourth estate of the realm. “BBC has compromised these lofty principles by descending into fictional narratives and propaganda, thus turning itself into a weapon for a hatchet job as gangsters in the gab of journalism with a destructive ulterior motive for personal gains against a perceived enemy. “Only BBC can best explain why it woefully deviated from true journalism and chose to be dishing junks and feeding the public with stones called bread by its offensive and disenchanted reports of disgruntled elements. “This to say the least, is insulting to our professional and public intelligence. One thing is very obvious, hundreds of BBC charades cannot rubbish the indelible footprints of TBJoshua’s legacies on earth again.” According to the Church, there are thousands of human beings who has received dumbfounding miracles and tremendously benefited from the anointing and grace the Lord endued with His servant. “Those beneficiaries are all over the place and cannot be disputed that are lining up and responding angrily to this imperialist broadcasting station. ” Many of them are in the UK the home base of BBC but which its jaundiced investigative eyes cannot see but only the obviously suborned narrators! “Myriads of broken homes reconciled by TB Joshua are also crying foul of BBC’s broadcast of iniquity. Uncountable hopeless children drawn from different parts of the world; some brought by their parents while some were picked from drug joints or brothels who have gotten their destinies restored are also pissed off by the offensive reports. ” BBC has obviously shot itself in the foot by its compromise and roadside journalism.” It said the BBC would not have lost anything if it had gone to the church even to disguise as visitors in order to have direct experience of what was happening in the church instead of relying on disgruntled and manipulated individuals some of whom were never known before in SCOAN. ” Some of those identified there are relics of homosexual and lesbian associates. “My findings further show that everything the BBC put together is strange to SCOAN. “One other clearly illogical thing in the charade is the BBC categorical statement that the man of God was involved in all the abuse for over two decades! ” How can that be in a nation governed by law? It shows the station’s crude disrespect and bizarre perception of Nigeria. “Where were all those shameless interviewees in all the decades? Was it when the man passed on that they suddenly became awake or came back to their senses? Only a fool will have respect for such charlatans.” According to it, this is not only shameful to hear but also insulting to see from the work of supposedly well trained reporters. It pointed out that it was all to call the dog a bad name so that they could hang it. It added that It was obvious that the sponsors of the BBC hatchet job must have been envious of the continued growth of the church like the tree planted by the river side. “Thank God your report exonerated his only wife of any wrong doings throughout the decades of your so-called investigated lopsided work. “But did you think any wife at all can see and watch all those nonsensical and annoying scenarios you painted for decades and still kept silent? I am yet to read or see such a woman in the universe! “This is illogical, irritating, incomprehensible, unfathomable and satanically dubious and malicious.” The church condemned the report, begged God to forgive the sponsors, saying persecution of divine envoys or servants of God was not new in history. It noted that, for cursed and manipulated false witnesses to arise against the Gospel had been the lot of the Church. https://www.dockaysworld.com.ng/synagogue-church-reacts-to-bbc-investigation-on-tb-joshua/
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Bbc unfounded reports against late Tb Joshua and his ministry is dead on arrival. They are even making SCOAN to be much popular by the day. Thousands of people all over the world will be watching Emmanuel tv daily. |
TB Joshua’s church counters BBC investigation exposing alleged rape of members by prophethttps://dailypost.ng/2024/01/09/tb-joshuas-church-counters-bbc-investigation-exposing-alleged-rape-of-members-by-prophet/
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Where’s the remaining money going to? |
Wow that’s great |
Good one from Osun State APC |
payaseriy:you are very right here |
Na politics be this |
Haaa problem dey oooo |
Thanks for condemning the lies and propaganda peddling against late prophet Tb Joshua here |
DaddyJapan:you are the one that’s suffering from it |
BennyDGreat:they do announce it too. But what they did no reach Tb Joshua ministry record |
kingxsamz:he wasn’t a scammer |
ayo2008:it’s false accusations in order to tarnish the image of late prophet Tb Joshua and his ministry. Besides his ministry continue to sware higher by the day. |
Truthsave:you are the one now. Stop believing what’s been posted on the media pages |
budaatum:it’s highly false |
FILEBE:no racism here. Yoruba people owned these tv and radio stations in Lagos State |
Jagabanarmy:not true joor. It’s highly false accusations |
Cromagnon:I don’t know, he no teach 30 |
fergie001:you are very right oga fergie001 |
Love800:see follow radio reporters on Facebook and thank me later |
False accusations here. Not true at all |
Beverlyjean:is it not true niii. Stop displaying your ignorance here ok |
Petersburg7:Toor |
Beverlyjean:he was right now. Hilary Clinton won popular votes now why trump won in the electoral college. If it’s Nigeria election settings, Clinton will have been declared the winner. |
Davoneskay:yes it’s owned. I omitted the n in the owed word. |
BennyDGreat:I could remember when Nigerians were deported from Libya 🇱🇾 during gadaffi era and its crisis, it was only Tb Joshua and his team that rescued the victims when they arrived Nigeria 🇳🇬. Tb Joshua even extend his givings to the less privileged people when there was huge tsunami disaster in Thailand 🇹🇭and other nations that was hugely affected by flood |
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