The Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese and Archbishop of the Province of the Niger, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, has been directed to proceed on leave and barred from performing church duties pending an investigation into allegations and recent developments in the diocese.
The directive was announced by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, in a letter addressed to Ibezim.
Ndukuba directed Ibezim to proceed on six months’ leave with immediate effect, pending the investigation.
The cleric was also barred from officiating at any activities of the Church of Nigeria, the Province of the Niger or the Anglican Diocese of Awka during the period.
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Anglican Church slams 6-month suspension on Archbishop Ibezim
Source: Daily Post
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