Awka Diocese Rejects Bishop Ibezim's Suspension by Ndukuba

The Diocesan Board of the Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion, has expressed its rejection of the directive issued by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, which mandated Archbishop Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim to take a six-month leave due to allegations of fund misuse and other crises. This decision was communicated in a communiqué following an emergency meeting held on October 16, 2026.

The board also opposed the appointment of Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor as Supervising Bishop during Ibezim's absence. The board's communiqué, signed by Sir B.E.I.

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Chukwukamma, and Mr. Eugene Okonkwo, stated that the actions should be disregarded due to ongoing court cases involving Ibezim and other parties. The board cited three pending suits in the Anambra State High Court and warned against actions that could interfere with these legal matters.