The Arochukwu/Ohafia Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in Abia State has announced the sack of two gay priests.
This dismissal comes after several accusations and
investigations on the two priests for indulging in homosexuality at the
Arochukwu/Ohafia Diocese of the Church of Nigeria were found to be true.
After they were found guilty of being gay priests, the
church issued a letter, “Notice of dismissal from ministry”, dated April 29,
2019, to them. The letter was signed by Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Johnson
Onuoha.
The memorandum which was also copied to the Metropolitan and
Primate of All Nigeria and Bishop of Abuja, the Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, warned
any persons dealing with the expelled clerics to be mindful as such could dent
the image of the church.
The letter reads in parts:
“We wish to inform you that the following clergy have been
dismissed from the diocese of Arochukwu/Ohafia. They are Rev. Chukwuemeka Duru
and Rev. Solomon Chukwuzubelu Okonkwo.
“The report got to us that they were indulged in the act of
homosexuality. We investigated and found them guilty of such accusation. We
were left with no option than to withdraw their letters of order (licences and
certificates of ordination) and dismissed them from the ministry.
“Therefore, anyone dealing with these persons should tread
with care as such can drag the image of the church to the mud.”.
See copy of letter below.
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