By Adedeji Fathia Bamidele (Siwes student, Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa OGITECH)
Adedeji Fathia Bamidele, a Siwes student at Igbesa Polytechnic Ogitech, reports on diverse responses to the BBC’s investigation into allegations against the late Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN).
The report spans over two years and recounts accounts from victims who claim to have experienced rape, torture, and solitary confinement within the church. The documentary, titled Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua, explores the stories of former disciples and church workers, touching upon the 2014 collapse of a guest house that resulted in fatalities.
Social media users share varied perspectives on the investigation, with some questioning its evidence and others reflecting on their own experiences with TB Joshua’s ministry.
