Popular Nigerian pastor TB Joshua has said he has discovered a grand scheme by high profile figures around the world to discourage people from attending his church because they think he is evil.

According to him, a number of his members have had to confront major hurdles from their home countries and powerful authorities for deciding to come to the church.

“When you have a problem and want to come to synagogue, they tell you don’t come, don’t go, stay here but they never help to solve your problem," the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations told his congregation in a live service broadcast on Sunday, September 7.

“You see that God is doing something here, God is healing here but they tell you don’t go because I am Satan and yet they can’t help solve your problem,” he stated.

The “Man of God “, as he is popularly called, said Christians must remember that "darkness cannot shine over darkness."

He noted that he will continue to deliver people from their problems so long as God grants him the opportunity.