The world famous Synagogue Church of All Nations, Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos may face consolidated court action from the relatives of the 84 South Africans who lost their lives the church’s guest house collapsed about three weeks ago.
For now, only two brothers of two of the women among the dead South Africans have firmed their resolve to sue SCOAN headed by popular televangelist Temitope Balogun Joshua.
But they are hoping many more relatives of their dead compatriots would summon the courage to join them in their court action, though they realize they are facing an uphill task.
Thanduxolo Doro, who is mourning his sister Vathiswa Madikiza, has published an open letter published in a South African newspaper calling on more families to sue Joshua, stressing: “I need to do this for her. Even if I stand alone, I am determined to see that something is done,”
He would understand, however if no other family sued him: “I understand that some families are afraid to take on someone who purports to be God’s messenger and I don’t blame them but I will do this.”
“I was informed by South African officials about my sister’s death, but I am waiting for the results of the DNA tests before I can get her body for burial”, Doro added.
The other man who is also thinking of suing SCOAN General Overseer over her sister’s death in the collapsed guest house is Mpho Molebatsi
Meanwhile, Pastor T.B. Joshua has announced plans to travel to South Africa to visit the families of the deceased.
Officials suspect the foundations were not suitable for extra floors to be added to the building
Emergency workers alleged they were prevented from participating in the rescue, only gaining full access to the site on Sunday afternoon.
But Pastor Joshua had denied these accusations.