Zuma ‘Forgives’ T.B. Joshua

oge okonkwo

September 26, 2014 4:35 PM

Zuma said South Africans needed to rise above their personal grief and show sympathy for Nigerians’ daily battle with corruption, poor workmanship and a pompous government

South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma says T.B. Joshua should be spared criticism for the collapse of a church building which resulted in the deaths of at least 84 South Africans.

the president said.

According to the Daily Vox, in a statement released by the presidency on Thursday, Zuma said now was not the time to lose faith.

Zuma said.

The Daily Vox reports that thepresident’s comments are likely to draw intense backlash following the death of 115 people, including 84 South Africans at the church complex almost two weeks ago

Zuma said South Africans needed to rise above their personal grief and show sympathy for Nigerians’ daily battle with corruption, poor workmanship and a pompous government.

the president said.

The chain of events following the incident have been cloaked in confusion and secrecy. Days have passed and still little is still known about the cause of the collapse.

said an engineer at the scene.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Church described Zuma’s decision as commendable.

said the spokesperson, who preferred to be seen but named.

oge okonkwo