T. B. Joshua: Family, Traditional Ruler Mourn; He Died Without Notice – Uncle

By Ayodele Oni

Relations and kinsmen of the popular Lagos based Pastor and Televangelist, Temitope Balogun Joshua has confirmed his death.

He passed Saturday night after a Church programme.

Pastor Temitope Joshua, a native of Arigidi Akoko, in Ondo state, died at the age of 57. He would have been 57 on June 12.

The Chief Imam of Arigidi Akoko, Alhaji Salisu Musa who is an uncle to T.B Joshua, confirmed the death.

According to him, the news of his demise is true as it was received from Lagos on saturday night.

Alhaji Musa, who said he was on his way to the deceased’s residence in Lagos for further arrangements,  lamented that the popular preacher died suddenly without any prior sickness.

Also, the Traditional Ruler of Arigidi Akoko, Oba Yisa Olanipekun said he received the news of the sudden death of the illustrous son of the town with shock.

Oba Olanipekun said late T.B Joshua gave global recognition to the town through the works of his Ministry and his philanthropic gestures.

Born On June 12, 1963, T.B Joshua was the  founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) a Christian megachurch that runs the Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos.