TB Joshua: Nigerians React as BBC Exposes Late SCOAN Leader's Alleged Sexual Crimes, Fake Miracles

TB Joshua: Nigerians React as BBC Exposes Late SCOAN Leader's Alleged Sexual Crimes, Fake Miracles

  • Reactions have trailed a report detailing how the late Prophet TB Joshua allegedly sexually assaulted, tortured and manipulated some of his church members
  • The investigative report by the BBC, spanning over two years, said five Britons accused the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) of assault and forced abortions
  • Also, the late televangelist was accused of faking his “miracle healings,” which were broadcast to millions of people around the world

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Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos state - Social media has gone agog, following an exposé on the alleged secret life of the Late Temitope Balogun (TB) Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN).

Despite passing on 30 months ago, TB Joshua has continued to court controversies, with the BBC Africa on Monday, January 8, releasing a documentary outlining the alleged atrocities and sexual crimes committed by the late pastor.

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A new BBC investigation claims TB Joshua allegedly sexually molested and tortured his church members. Photo credit: TB Joshua Ministries
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TB Joshua's alleged scandals spark mixed reactions

Reacting, several netizens expressed their thoughts about the revelations.

Legit.ng captures some comments from X (formerly Twitter) below:

@Nwafresh said:

"People are saying that BBC did a major investigation about TB Joshua's and his staged miracles but go to SCOAN this coming Sunday, and you'll be shocked with the crowd you'll see.. Nigerians are beyond redemption.
"What BBC did is just a free PR."

@Shadaya_Knight commented:

"Whether TB Joshua is guilty of the things he is being accused of or not. Every African should question why the BBC would do a documentary on an African pastor yet not do the same for a European/American billionaire who had a whole island as a hunting ground for pedophiles.
"We are yet to even see or hear a documentary about the alleged attrocities of the royal family as alleged by the late Princess Diana. Why should the BBC write or narrate African stories?"

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@MmoaNkoaaa tweeted:

"Bisola has been exposing TB Joshua since 2008 till date and nobody was ready to listen until BBC came in."

Niyi Akinmolayan wrote:

"The BBC doc on TB Joshua won’t do what the BBC thinks it’ll do in Nigeria. In fact, it’s do the exact opposite. Religious delusion is culture in Nigeria."

Times Prophet TB Joshua courted controversies

Earlier, Legit.ng spotlighted TB Joshua's controversies.

They included Kola Olawuyi’s exposé about him and a tax haven scandal.

Actor addresses 2013 encounter at Joshua’s church

Legit.ng also reported that Nollywood actor Jim Iyke recounted what happened to him at Pastor TB Joshua’s church in 2013.

Iyke explained that he was at the church because of his mother.

"I need prayers": TB Joshua’s widow

Meanwhile, Pastor Evelyn, the widow of the late Prophet TB Joshua, told members of the Synagogue Church that she needs prayers.

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Mrs Evelyn addressed the congregation who trooped to the church to celebrate her on her 55th birthday.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.