Former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode has said that one of the daughters of Prophet T.B. Joshua told him that news of Joshua’s death was “fake”, prompting him to tweet same early Sunday.
Mr Fani-Kayode’s tweet set confusion among many social media users as reports of Joshua’s death had begun spreading.
The ex-minister, however, said the same source later confirmed the report.
“The passing of my dearest brother Prophet TB Joshua saddens me deeply. At 3.00am this morning I was told by one of his daughters that this was fake news and I tweeted as much,” he wrote in a social media post.
“Sadly I was misled. Five minutes ago the same person called me back and confirmed the story. @GazetteNGR was right and I am in shock and pain.
“He was a wonderful, kind, generous, wise and loving man who was undoubtedly one of God’s ‘end-time’ Generals and who did so much for those in need and the Body of Christ.”
Fani-Kayode said his family would miss Joshua “dearly as he soars to the stars and takes his place amongst the angels and saints in Heaven.”
“Rest in peace God’s great general. You taught me the power and importance of faith, courage, love and strength even in the most difficult times! I shall miss you,” he added.
Perhaps one of the most vocally supportive politician of Joshua, Fani-Kayode condemned church leaders in 2019 for allegedly speaking ill of the man known across the world for performing miracles.
