Explosive BBC Documentary Exposes Alleged Atrocities and Cover-Ups by Late TB Joshua and SCOAN.
The documentary, scheduled for release on January 8, unfolds a disturbing narrative based on interviews with at least 30 former members and workers of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). TB Joshua, who passed away on June 5, 2021, is at the center of a web of abuse, harassment, rape, manipulation, and staged miracles.
Sources indicate that the sexual crimes spanned over two decades, and despite the church’s awareness of the allegations, no investigations were conducted. The first part of the documentary unveils how SCOAN concealed the truth about the collapse of one of its guesthouses in 2014, presenting a false narrative to its congregation.
Emmanuel, a former SCOAN worker, exposed the falsehood surrounding an aircraft in a video shown on Emmanuel TV, emphasizing that the building had a structural defect. Rae, a British woman and former church disciple, corroborated the claim, revealing that Joshua insisted on raising the building against professional advice. Tragedy and Cover-Ups: Following the collapse, SCOAN compensated victims’ families with cash, raising suspicions of “hush money.” TB Joshua allegedly threatened families who refused the compensation and instructed a church worker to discourage them from speaking to the media. The BBC investigation unveils how bodies were dismembered under the rubble, and SCOAN ambulances were used to transport deceased bodies to shield the disaster’s true extent.
Sexual Exploitation and Manipulation: Survivors of TB Joshua’s sexual exploitation bravely shared their stories, detailing manipulation, silence, and abuse endured during their time as disciples. Women recounted instances of molestation and rape, justifying the assaults as necessary for their salvation. Abortions were coerced in a squalid clinic within the synagogue for those who became pregnant. One survivor confronted TB Joshua, recording the encounter where a security officer threatened to shoot her. The BBC exposed how the church orchestrated and exaggerated miracles on television, instructing individuals to amplify their problems for healing.
Family Ostracism and Tragedy: Another segment delves into TB Joshua’s mistreatment and ostracism of his daughter born out of wedlock, Ajoke. Expelled from the church after confronting her father about sexual abuse allegations, Ajoke shared her experience of isolation, indoctrination, and contemplation of suicide. In a shocking revelation, an aristocrat, Constance Marten, allegedly ‘groomed’ by TB Joshua, spent time in a compound near Lagos, Nigeria. Marten faced stringent controls, including armed guards monitoring her dormitory and enduring biblical readings. The BBC report details instances of humiliation inflicted by Joshua on Marten and other white people at the compound. The documentary also highlights YouTube’s suspension of TB Joshua’s channel, Emmanuel TV, in April 2021, following controversial remarks about homosexuality. Marten’s ex-partner reflects on her drastic change after the experience, emphasizing the leader’s influence in their lives.
As the BBC documentary brings these harrowing accounts to light, questions arise about the unchecked power and influence wielded by religious leaders like TB Joshua, raising concerns about the need for transparency and accountability within religious institutions.
