Anglican Primate directs Awka Bishop, Ibezim, to proceed on six-month leave

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The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the Most Rev’d Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, has directed the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of the Diocese of Awka, the Most Rev’d Alexander C. Ibezim, to proceed on a six-month leave amid allegations and investigations into developments in the diocese.
The directive, contained in a letter dated Tuesday, October 13, 2026, said the leave was intended to facilitate an impartial investigation into the allegations against Ibezim and restore peace and reconciliation in the Diocese of Awka.
The letter, signed by Ndukuba in his capaci...