The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has officially responded to a recent BBC documentary that cast allegations against its late founder, Prophet Temitope Babatunde Joshua, known as TB Joshua. The documentary accused TB Joshua of various criminal acts, including rape and bribery.
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In a firm rebuttal, SCOAN described the documentary as baseless, emphasizing that the interviewees in the report have no affiliation with the church. The statement, signed by the church’s Public Affairs Director, Mr. Dare Adejumo, was released on Tuesday, January 9, and aimed to clear any misunderstandings stemming from the BBC’s portrayal.
SCOAN criticized the BBC for deviating from the core journalistic values of fairness, balance, and objectivity. They expressed disappointment in the BBC’s reliance on information from individuals who they claim have no connection to the church, some even disgruntled elements with potential ulterior motives.
The church’s statement highlighted that journalism should act as a societal watchdog, adhering to ethical standards to maintain its dignity and reputation. SCOAN accused the BBC of serving “junk” and “stones called bread” through its “offensive and disenchanted reports.”
The statement condemned the documentary as “illogical, irritating, incomprehensible, unfathomable, and satanically dubious and malicious.” SCOAN called for divine forgiveness for the sponsors of the documentary and reiterated that persecution of divine messengers is not new in the history of the Church.
Furthermore, the church suggested that the BBC could have better understood the situation by visiting SCOAN discreetly, rather than relying on secondhand accounts. The statement ended by reiterating the church’s commitment to the legacy of TB Joshua and its mission.
This response comes amidst various reactions on social media, including a Nigerian lecturer who shared her personal experience of spending a night at SCOAN, raising further discussions about TB Joshua’s practices and impact.
