A public affairs analyst and member of the Synagogue Church of all Nations, Mr. Dare Adejumo, criticized the BBC documentary on the late Temitope Babatunde Joshua, founder of SCOAN, calling it baseless and emphasizing that those interviewed were unfamiliar to the church.
Former disciple Paul Agomoh, who spoke to the BBC, supported the allegations, recounting eight years of hiding due to threats on his life after speaking out.
The BBC report detailed allegations of sexual assault, abuse, faked miracles, and trauma from 25 individuals, but Adejumo dismissed it, accusing the BBC of fictional narratives and propaganda.
Adejumo highlighted the BBC’s departure from true journalism and labeled the report as disrespectful and insulting. He defended TB Joshua’s legacy, citing countless individuals benefiting from his ministry.
He refuted the BBC’s claims of prolonged abuse, questioning the sudden appearance of interviewees after the passing of TB Joshua. He attributed the BBC’s motives to envy toward the church’s growth.
Adejumo also questioned the portrayal of TB Joshua’s wife as silent during alleged incidents spanning decades, deeming it illogical and malicious.
Meanwhile, a former disciple, Agomoh, expressed gratitude to the BBC for bringing attention to his experience and recounted years of evading threats after leaving SCOAN.
Temitope Babatunde Joshua, a prominent religious leader known for miracles, had followers testifying to miraculous healings from various ailments.
Agomoh detailed his departure from SCOAN, citing a distressing experience leading to his exit and years of hiding due to backlash for speaking out against the church.
