Wednesday, 9th June 2021: At last, the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), has expressed sadness over the death of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, (SCOAN) founder, Temitope Balogun Joshua.

Majority of Nigerians on social media had been wandering why the umbrella body of Christians in Nigeria, CAN has not commented on the death of the vibrant and controversial man of God, TB Joshua.

The death of the 57-year-old controversial televangelist came as a shock to many on Sunday as there was never a report of the deceased battling any underlying illness or sickness that may lead to such a devastating outcome.

Joshua was confirmed dead by his family last Saturday.

CAN, in a letter signed by its president, Samson Ayokunle, extolled Joshua’s vibrant Bible teachings and humility of service to God and humanity while alive.

According to CAN, “Prophet T.B Joshua was one of the foremost Nigerian charismatic pastors, televangelists, and philanthropists who devoted his entire lifetime to the propagation of the gospel and ministering to the needs of the downtrodden.”

“He was renowned for his philosophical simplicity and humility. His death is not only a loss to the family and the church, but to Nigeria and the world at large.”

The letter commiserating with Joshua’s family, dated June 6, was shared by the CAN’s spokesperson, Bright Oladeji, on his Facebook account on June 8.

CEOAFRICA could not ascertain the reason for this gap at the time of filing this report nor did Oladeji answer his call in respect to the lacuna.

The Christian body, in the letter, encouraged the family and the church to take solace in the will of God and pray for eternal rest for the deceased.

“There are indeed no exact words of comfort at a moment like this, but we humbly enjoin you to take solace in the Will of the Almighty God, who works in us both to do and work according to his good purpose (Philippians 2:13). We know that Our Lord Jesus Christ in whom there is all sufficiency, and whom you have been serving wholeheartedly will make all grace abound unto you at this trying moment (2 Corinthians 9:8).

“On behalf of all members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), we commiserate with you, and the entire family on this loss. It is our prayer that the Almighty God grant Prophet T.B Joshua an eternal rest in his creator, and may God’s perpetual light continue to shine on his path (Amen),” Ayokunle said in the letter addressed to the SCOAN.

It is not clear if Joshua’s ministry was a member of CAN.