Following speculations over the death of the popular pastor, Temitope Joshua, widely known as Prophet TB Joshua, the Synagogue Church of All Nations in the early hours of Sunday confirmed the death of its founder.
The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on the church’s Facebook page on Sunday.
Joshua died six days before his 58th birthday. He was born on June 12, 1963, in Arigidi, the Akoko axis of Ondo State.
Reports of his death filtered into social media on Sunday morning as many Nigerians hoped for the news to be refuted.
African News Today could not verify the cause of his death at the time of filing this report though unconfirmed sources say he fell ill two days ago. TB Joshua’s megachurch runs the popular Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos, followed by many Christians worldwide.
The statement reads, “PROPHET TB JOSHUA – JUNE 12 1963 to JUNE 5 2021. Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.” – Amos 3:7
“On Saturday, June 5 2021, Prophet TB Joshua spoke during the Emmanuel TV Partners Meeting: “Time for everything – time to come here for prayer and time to return home after the service.”
“God has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home – as it should be by divine will. His last moments on earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for.
“As Prophet TB Joshua says, ‘The greatest way to use life is to spend it on something that will outlive it.’ Prophet TB Joshua leaves a legacy of service and sacrifice to God’s Kingdom, living for generations yet unborn.
“The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations and Emmanuel TV Family appreciate your love, prayers and concern at this time and request a time of privacy for the family. Here are Prophet TB Joshua’s last words: “Watch and pray.” One life for Christ is all we have; one life for Christ is so dear.”