T.B Joshua's alarming 2016 predictions

The leader and founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), deviated from the norm this year after he cancelled his annual ‘crossover service’, opting instead, to make a speech which aired on his TV network, Emmanuel TV.

He began by saying, “There will be large scale scarcity, shortage of food.”

“As a state, country, continent, we have to go back to the farm to arrest, to alleviate the forthcoming situation," he added.

He advised that to deal with this, "I encourage the governments of all nations to invest in agriculture and to grant loans to deserving citizens to augment this effort."

Joshua also mentioned Africa in general in his speech.

“The continent of Africa – how much have we disappointed God,” he began. “Africa is supposed to be the breadbasket of the world. We are supposed to produce a large quantum of food for the world. This is our natural resource base. Food should be our primary export to other continents, food in exchange for technology."

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He called on African leaders to“quickly arrest the political situation.”

“More African countries will be under siege by terrorists because of pros and cons in choosing leaders. Mishandling of electoral processes will create a conducive atmosphere for terrorists.”

Mr. Joshua said people will stop investing in politics because of“limited resources and challenges”, adding that this would pave the way for those with genuine intentions to run for political office.

“When you are genuinely called to do the job, you will do it because of your love for it and not because of money,”he stated.

“This year, do what you love. There’s money in love. Money in love brings peace and tranquillity,” he further admonished.

He rounded off his predictions by praying for Nigerian president, Mohammadu Buhari.

He has good intentions but a king’s intentions cannot be carried out properly without the support of the subjects. He needs your support to lead us out of the valley,” the cleric stated.

“The president will do everything to reject revaluation of the naira – which is a good idea from a good leader. But there will be overwhelming pressure which he will not be able to resist. Nigerians, support and pray for your leader. The future is crying for help," he urged.

The prophet described 2016 as "The Year of Reward." What you were destined to become, this is the year to become it because this is the year of reward," he said.

“The voice of weeping, sorrow, setback and sickness shall be silenced, in the name of Jesus Christ,” he concluded.