Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the death of Prophet Temitope Joshua, the Founder and the  Spiritual leader of the  Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCoAN), popularly known as TB Joshua.
Jonathan in a message of condolence to the family of the deceased  and the SCoAN congregation, described the  late Joshua as a devout man of God, who served God and humanity with relentless passion during his life.
The former president in the message signed by his Special Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, on Sunday in Abuja, said that the  late Joshua impacted millions of lives across Nigeria and the globe.
He said that he was saddened to hear about the death of T.B Joshua, at a young age of 57.
“TB Joshua was a devout man of God who served God and humanity with relentless passion.
“He was a man of sound doctrine, meek and faithful to his call and passion of reconciling men to God and offering hope to humanity.
“As a Christian leader, TB Joshua and his ministry exemplified Christ in faith, love and charity; positively impacting the lives of many Nigerians, Africans and millions of people across the world.
“I condole with his family, his church and millions of his followers across the world. May God grant them peace and strength to cope with this loss,” Jonathan said.
The former president also prayed God to grant millions of Joshua’s followers across the world the strength to cope with his exit.
Similarly, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams,  has described the death of the Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCoAN),  Prophet Temitope Joshua (T.B. Joshua) as a rude shock.
This is contained in a statement released to journalists  yesterday in Akure by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi.
Adams said  that the death  of his brother and kinsman, Joshua,   was so  painful and devastating.
Adams described  the late prophet as an ‘Iroko’ tree and an abode for many.
“T.B. Joshua found favour in spreading the Gospel of God through his ministry.
“According to the words of God in the Bible, the Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants, the prophets.
“ It is very difficult for me to come to terms with the reality of his death. It was  very sad. Prophet T.B. Joshua lived and died for God. His life was a complete definition of God’s generousity and philosophy.”
The Onakankafo said that Joshua was very humble, gentle and generous to a fault.
“His large – heart knows no tribe, colour, ethnic, language or religion. He was simply a winner of souls which spread beyond the shores of Nigeria.
“Joshua opened a new vista in religious tourism and Nigeria earned a lot in terms of foreign exchange from his accommodating spirit. With his death, there has been an eclipse in God’s vineyard,” he said.
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has also sent its condolences to  the family of the late Prophet Temitope Joshua and the worshippers at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCoAN) on the demise of Prophet TB Joshua.
The Chairman of CLO in  Anambra, Mr Vincent Ezekwueme, said that the death of Joshua was shocking, but “as mortals, we cannot question God’’.
According to Ezekwueme, I thank God for a purposeful, dedicated, devoted and God fearing life he lived.
He said, “He won many souls for Christ and rendered selfless services to God and humanity.
“His believe in the assertion of St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta that one has not lived unless he lives for others deserved commendations  and emulation.’’
The CLO boss prayed God to forgive his shortcomings and grant eternal repose to   his gentle and humble soul in paradise.
Also the member representing Akure North and South in the House of Representatives, Mr Adedayo Omolafe, has described the late Prophet Temitope Joshua, Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), as an exemplary patriotic leader.
Omolafe made this known in a condolence message addressed to the deceased family and made available to newsmen in Akure yesterday.
“He was a refined man of God, an illustrious son of Ondo State who dedicated his life to the service of God and the people.
“The founder of the Synagogue Church has been one of Africa’s most influential preachers and an exemplary patriot.
“His incalculable contributions to Akokoland and Ondo State in general will be remembered for years to come.
In the same vein, Prophet T. B. Joshua, founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations(SCOAN), former National Secretary, Labour Party, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has said that the cleric attracted the largest number of tourists to the country.
“His death is a huge loss to Ondo State, Nigeria and Africa. He attracted so many tourists to the state, the country and Africa,” Ajulo said in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.
He described Joshua’s death as “shocking”, adding that his exit represented an irreparable loss to Nigeria.
The human rights Lawyer also described Joshua as a “very compassionate and gold-hearted Religious leader”.
“With the shocking demise of Prophet T. B. Joshua, Nigeria has lost a religious leader whose numerous activities have positively influenced the nation, the downtrodden and his followers,” he said.