T.B. Joshua’s death: Sympathizers’ throng Synagogue Church, flags lowered

Sympathizers’ have started thronging the headquarters of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun, Lagos following the death of the founder, Temitope Balogun Joshua (T.B Joshua).

All flags adorning the premises have also been lowered at half mast.

Mr Josuha, 57, died on Saturday according to a statement by his church, Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN).

Mr Joshua’s church has millions of followers across the world. Apart from Nigeria where he is based, Mr Joshua also enjoys a huge following across Africa with many African leaders and celebrities visiting his church for prayers and support.

He has also courted controversy with some of his preachings and recently had his Youtube page shut down by the network over a video of an assault on a young woman in his church.

Sympathisers and followers of the prophet were seen crying around the church premises.

The usual church service did not hold in the church.

Security men at the premises prevented worshippers from entering the premises.

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Only church ‘workers’ were allowed into the church premises on Sunday morning.

Synagogue Church gives insight into T.B. Joshua’s last moments

At about 8:30 a.m., a church member expressed disbelief at the news of Mr Joshua’s passage.

“I don’t believe, if it the will of God for him, he will come back. My father will come back, by the grace of God. He has worked and worked,” the woman said.

“He (Joshua) addressed at the synagogue mountain yesterday.”

9:30 am – Some members who tried to drive into the premises with their cars were turned back by the crowd. They were not allowed entry. Outside the church, members cried and sang songs of worship.

A witness also said that some expatriates who had been in the church for prayers were seen leaving this morning.

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