During a recent service in Effurun, Delta State, Prophet Austin Ariole of Goshen Freedom Tabernacle, GFT, vehemently dismissed the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) probe into the late Prophet Temitope Joshua, also known as T.B. Joshua. He urged the media to “let the dead rest,” proclaiming that the investigation lacks credibility.
In a bold rebuke of the BBC, Prophet Ariole challenged the broadcaster to redirect its scrutiny towards the Catholic Church, citing controversial stances such as the Pope’s acceptance of gay marriages and the tolerance of masturbation within certain churches. His impassioned defense of T.B. Joshua centered on the late cleric’s philanthropic deeds, emphasizing that he had provided sustenance to the hungry.
Amidst his fervent condemnation, Prophet Ariole questioned the motives behind the BBC documentary, insinuating that it was a misguided attempt to tarnish the legacy of the deceased. He expressed bewilderment at the pursuit of posthumous scrutiny, provocatively questioning the desires of those involved in the investigation.
With unwavering conviction, the cleric invoked a sense of accountability, declaring that religious figures such as Papa Adeboye and Bishop Oyedepo, alongside himself and every individual, would face judgment. He underscored the inevitability of divine appraisal, asserting that the righteous and the culpable would be distinguished in the spiritual realm.
Prophet Ariole’s impassioned defense of T.B. Joshua serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities surrounding the media’s portrayal of spiritual leaders and the enduring impact of their actions, even beyond the veil of mortality.
