The Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos has debunked claims that there is an ongoing battle for the successor of its late founder TB Joshua.
Sources in the church had told the news media that the church’s hierarchy was confronted with the issue of finding a successor for Joshua. While a faction reportedly favours Joshua’s widow Evelyn, another faction says the successor should be picked from Joshua’s “wise men”.
However, reacting to the report, the church said in a Thursday statement, “Our attention has been drawn to an article published in This Day Newspaper on Wednesday, July 14th 2021 titled, ‘Synagogue: Succession Battle Begins as THISDAY Interview is Cited as Evidence.’
“The contents of the article regarding an alleged ‘succession battle’ are completely false and should therefore be disregarded. We want to inform the general public that there is no succession battle at The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN). We are sons and daughters of love and shall continue to let love lead as we follow the instructions laid down by Prophet TB Joshua.
“Thank you for your prayers and support as we continue to honour the life and legacy of Prophet TB Joshua.”
Joshua was buried on July 9 at the SCOAN premises during a week-long funeral which was broadcast live on Emmanuel TV.
