TB Joshua’s church Responds to BBC’s Revelation of Alleged Member Rape

The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) has vehemently opposed the recent BBC documentary centered on its late founder, Temitope Babatunde Joshua, alias TB Joshua.In a statement signed by SCOAN’s Public Affairs Director, Mr Dare Adejumo, the church labeled the documentary as baseless, highlighting that the individuals interviewed in the report were unknown to the church.The church’s response aimed to dispel the public’s misconceptions spawned by the documentary, which accused TB Joshua of various crimes, including rape against members.SCOAN criticized the BBC World Service’s Africa Eye investigative unit for its portrayal of “atrocities” against the late founder, noting that the investigation lacked journalistic ethics and principles.The church emphasized the importance of fairness, balance, and objectivity in journalism, condemning the BBC’s deviation into what it deemed as “fictional narratives and propaganda.”Moreover, SCOAN highlighted the positive impact of TB Joshua’s ministry, citing numerous instances of miraculous healings and restored destinies, which it claims the documentary failed to acknowledge.The church questioned the BBC’s motives, insinuating ulterior motives and personal gains behind what they termed a “destructive” report.Dismissing the BBC’s claims as illogical, the church challenged the credibility of the documentary’s sources, labeling them as “disgruntled” and manipulated individuals, some allegedly associated with controversial backgrounds.Furthermore, SCOAN criticized the BBC’s assertion of TB Joshua’s involvement in abuses for over two decades, calling it disrespectful and indicative of the station’s flawed perception of Nigeria’s legal system.The church strongly condemned the documentary, attributing it to envy towards SCOAN’s growth and mission. Additionally, it defended TB Joshua’s wife from the allegations presented in the report, questioning the credibility of such claims over an extended period without her response.Finally, SCOAN concluded by denouncing the persecution of divine messengers throughout history and prayed for forgiveness for the documentary’s sponsors.