Some aspiring MPs try luck with TB Joshua

MBABANE – Some elections candidates envisage travelling to Nigeria to seek divine intervention from renowned Nigerian Televangelist Bishop TB Joshua.

The aspiring MPs, who were interviewed by the Times, said the intricacies of taking part in the elections and competing strongly definitely required prayer.

 “There are some people who are using muti to cement their chances of making it in the elections. I should be pardoned for asking for prayers from TB Joshua as I do not believe in muti,” said an aspiring MP.

Bishop TB Joshua has prophesied for several high ranking politicians including Julius Malema of the Economic Freedom Fighters and Morgan Tsvangirai the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe.

They will soon discover that the road to the Synagogue Church of All Nations, as the bishop’s church is known, is winding and demands serious and genuine commitment.
The local coordinator of people willing to fly to Nigeria, Pastor Thulani Dlamini, who is based in Manzini, was said to be too busy when efforts were made to seek a comment from him.

However, one of the coordinators of people willing to fly to Nigeria for prayers, Pastor Elijah Fakudze said for starters, those willing to travel to Nigeria have to change their attitudes to avoid disappointments.

“The bishop does not endorse one’s dream so that it succeeds. He tells the individual what God has revealed. This may include informing the person that his election bid will not be a success.”
Fakudze said those willing to go there also have to be screened by an office in South Africa through interviews on what they want to be prayed for.

It is only after then that they can book a seat in the Synagogue of All Nation.
“Arrangements for departure and accommodation will then be made.”
The pastor said people who try to by-pass the necessary channels for going to the Synagogue have been disappointed.

He said some have had to stand outside and appeal for an opportunity to come in, only to find that there is nothing they can be helped with when the Synagogue is full to capacity.
Pastor Fakudze said in his previous trip there, he had seen some Swazis who went for prayers, but had no idea if such was related to the elections. He said arrangements were currently being made for those who would be travelling in September though he knew none who were prompted by aspiration for political positions.

A majority of people who flock to the Synagogue are those who are sick, demon possessed, have political ambitions or need material wealth. A Christian who has travelled to the Synagogue said the costs are between E8 000 and 10 000, including transport and accommodation.
“You stay there for the whole week and return on the Monday after attending the Sunday service,” she said.

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