Tears flowed as eminent Nigerians, family, friends and benefactors gathered at the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Ikotun Egbe, Lagos, to bid its founder, the late Prophet T.B. The late Joshua was buried around 2.53pm on Friday on the church’s premises in the presence of his wife, Evelyn Joshua, his children, officiating ministers and senior members of the church. The late evangelist, who hailed from Arigidi Akoko in Ondo State, died on June 5 at the age of 57. Present at the ceremony were the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN); the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegusi; and representatives of the Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa; and the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege. Critics wondered why CAN would commiserate with others but wait for a long time before making a statement on Prophet T. B. Joshua.

Source: Punch July 10, 2021 00:00 UTC