Diocese Threatens to Quit Church of Nigeria over Archbishop's Suspension

Diocese threatens to quit Church of Nigeria over archbishop's suspension

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the primate of the church had suspended the archbishop for six months over various allegations, including selling of church land for N2 billion.

Awka diocese threatens to quit Church of Nigeria over bishop’s suspension

The Diocese of Awka has rejected the suspension of its bishop, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, and threatened to withdraw from the Church of Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/awka-diocese-threatens-to-quit-church-of-nigeria-over-bishops-suspension/

Archbishop Ibezim fights back, as Awka Diocese rejects suspension by Primate

By Vincent Ujumadu The Awka Diocesan Board of the Anglican Communion has rejected the purported suspension of the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Revd Alexander Ibezim, by the Primate of All Nigeria, Most Revd Henry Ndukuba. The dispute has taken a new turn following the Board’s rejection […]

Awka Diocese threatens break with Church of Nigeria as supervising bishop dismisses chancellor | Anglican Ink © 2026

The Diocese of Awka has rejected the Church of Nigeria’s suspension of its bishop, the Most Rev. Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, threatened to withdraw from the national church, and ordered its institutions to disregard the authority of the appointed supervising bishop. In response, the Rt. Rev. Samuel C. Ezeofor has removed the diocesan chancellor who signed […]

Awka Diocese Threatens to Quit Anglican Church over Bishop’s Suspension

Matilda Omonaiye/ The Diocese of Awka of the Anglican Communion has threatened to withdraw from the Church of Nigeria and continue under the Church of England unless the Primate, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, reverses the compulsory six-month leave imposed on its bishop, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, and the appointment of a replacement to oversee the […] Source Related posts: Election Crisis: Court Adjourns Anglican Communion’s Case Till June 21 Court…

Awka Diocese Threatens Secession From Church of Nigeria Over Move Against Archbishop Ibezim

AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has been plunged into a catastrophic existential crisis, as the Diocese of Awka drops a bombshell threat to completely sever ties and withdraw from the Church of Nigeria. The explosive declaration erupted from an emergency meeting of the Awka Diocesan Board held on Friday, October […] The post Awka Diocese Threatens Secession From Church of Nigeria Over Move Against Archbishop Ibez…