South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit recently expressed profound gratitude to Nigerian prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), for a prophecy made in 2019 that foretold peace in the nation. According to President Kiir, the prediction, which came during a visit by Prophet TB Joshua to South Sudan, anticipated peace in 2020—a prediction that, he noted, has now come to pass.
In an invitation letter sent on May 5, 2020, Kiir invited Prophet Joshua to return to South Sudan, lauding him for the foresight and influence that had helped transform the country. Reflecting on Joshua’s initial visit in November 2019, Kiir noted that the nation was struggling under the weight of civil conflict at the time. During his visit, Prophet Joshua conducted prayers at the State House, with top government officials present. The letter emphasized that, despite the efforts of international organizations, South Sudan’s peace had remained elusive—until, as Kiir described it, “God provided the final answer.”
President Kiir’s letter highlighted how Prophet Joshua’s message of hope and unity encouraged South Sudan’s leaders to set aside their divisions and focus on nation-building. In the letter, Kiir recounted Joshua’s words, which urged the country’s leadership to overcome internal rifts for the sake of their people. This message resonated with both the government and opposition parties, motivating them to implement the revital