TB Joshua and Rev. Stephen Akinola
By Our Reporter
24 hours after the shocking death of Prophet TB Joshua, founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) another popular cleric and General Superintendent of Redemption Ministries, Worldwide, Rev. Stephen Akinola has died.
Rev. Akinola was said to have undergone a kidney transplant sometime, though the cause of his death could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report.
It was gathered that many worshippers, including members of his congregation and residents, had thronged to the church which has its headquarters in Port Harcourt to mourn the famous cleric.
His demise was confirmed on Sunday by the former Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria as well as former Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Rivers State, Apostle Eugene Ogu.
Ogu who presides over Abundant Life Ministries, Worldwide headquartered in Port Harcourt said Akinola has laboured so much for the body of Christ.
“Yes, it is a very sad day for the Christian community. While we were still talking of Prophet TB Joshua, Akinola’s death happened