Prophet TB Joshua's prophecy causes stir

LAGOS - Social media was yesterday abuzz with reports that Nigerian prophet Temitope Balogun "TB" Joshua had prophesied an imminent attack on a presidential figure in Southern Africa.

"You should pray for Southern Africa. I am seeing militants are interested in embarrassing a president in that region - either to kill him or kidnap him," he was quoted as saying last Sunday in a church service broadcast on Emmanuel TV, one of Africa's most popular television channels.

"That is just their objective - to kidnap the president, vice-president or first lady of that nation," he continued.

"If prayer is not offered well, they will succeed (and) it will put the nation into uproar."

TB Joshua revealed he was shown the exact location of the attack.

"God showed me the place, but I don't want to put any country into pandemonium," he said.

He further added that Kenya particularly needed prayer in respect of the alarming prophetic message.

TB Joshua further revealed that US President Barack Obama would be rushed to hospital due to a health challenge.

"He should not go for an operation," the cleric warned. "He only needs rest."