The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) has vehemently opposed the BBC documentary scrutinizing the late Temitope Babatunde Joshua, widely known as TB Joshua, the founder of SCOAN. In a statement signed by Mr. Dare Adejumo, its Public Affairs Director, the church labeled the BBC documentary as baseless, highlighting that the individuals interviewed were unknown to the church and aimed to refute the public’s perception from the report.
BBC’s documentary accused TB Joshua of various crimes, including rape, against members. SCOAN expressed dismay at BBC World Services’ investigative unit, Africa Eye, citing ethical violations and journalistic misconduct, claiming the report deviated from fundamental principles, lacking fairness, balance, and objectivity.
The church accused the BBC of propagating fiction and propaganda, labeling its investigative efforts as a weapon wielded with ulterior motives for personal gains against a perceived adversary. Dismissing the BBC’s claims, SCOAN highlighted TB Joshua’s lasting impact through miraculous interventions benefiting countless individuals worldwide, criticizing the BBC’s reliance on disgruntled sources and manipulated narratives.
SCOAN condemned the BBC’s tactics, challenging the broadcaster’s lack of direct engagement with the church to verify facts, instead relying on unfamiliar and allegedly biased informants. Refuting the BBC’s timeline of alleged misconduct spanning decades, SCOAN questioned the sudden emergence of these claims after TB Joshua’s passing, dismissing them as disrespectful and bizarre perceptions of Nigeria’s legal framework.
Characterizing the BBC’s report as insulting and illogical, the church accused the documentary of attempting to tarnish TB Joshua’s legacy, expressing disdain at the implied involvement of manipulated individuals and expressing a call for divine forgiveness for the sponsors of the documentary. Highlighting historical persecution against divine messengers, SCOAN lamented the use of cursed and manipulated false witnesses targeting the Gospel and the church’s leaders.
