The Board of Trustees of the Synagogue Church of All Nations has reacted to a report that some of the disciples of the church founded by the late TB Josgua are being detained.
The BOT, now led by his widow, Evelyn, said it was not true, as it was only carrying out a normal auditing.
In the statement signed by its Head of Lgal Department, Chris Akhigbe, it noted:
“It (the claim) is a narrative conjured by detractors to discredit the Church.
“We stand in the light and we cannot compromise the ideal and legacy of our mentor and founder; late Senior Prophet TB Joshua on integrity, spiritual worship, unconditional love and humanitarianism.
“The public will recall that on September 9th 2021; the Board Of Trustees BOT of SCOAN appointed Mrs. Evelyn TB.Joshua widow of the late founder, its Chairperson.
“This followed an order of the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/L/CP/1109/2021 which appointed Mrs Evelyn TB.Joshua as a Trustee.
“The BOT had also appointed Mrs TB Joshua as the new leader of the Church; with ratification by not less than 2,000 congregation of the Church at a meeting on Thursday, September 9, 2021.
“The church leadership took steps to secure certain critical assets of the Church; with an authorization for a comprehensive audit of the activities of the SCOAN since the founder passed away.
“This inventory involved some category of church workers including Disciples…It is being carried out objectively under a regular and absolutely normal environment without any harassment of persons. Contrary to the falsehood now being peddled by mischief makers in the media; the audit is not to intimidate anyone as it is to strengthen the organization.”
