Self a claim Bishop Ogbonda The atmosphere within the Uyo Diocese of the Anglican Communion has become tense following allegations of intimidation, heavy security presence and the controversial emergence of Ven. Kingsley Ogbonda in connection with the diocese’s bishop election. Furthermore, what many faithful had expected to be a transparent and prayerful process to choose their spiritual leader has instead been described by some congregants as an imposition allegedly disguised as the filling of a Dean’s slot. The controversy deepened with the deployment of three police vans, reportedly carrying armed personnel, following a directive allegedly issued by the Primate of All Nigeria, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba. It was gathered that, as the faithful gathered for the process, the presence of armed police officers and personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly unsettled many worshippers and cast a shadow over what should o...
Says Adeleke’s exclusion from APC contributed to party’s setback; predicts Omisore will become Osun Governor Prophet Ekong Ituen has renewed his criticism of former Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, over what he described as the decision to prevent Governor Ademola Adeleke from crossing over to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Ituen, he had earlier warned that shutting the door against Adeleke would place the party at a political disadvantage and weaken its prospects of securing victory. “I warned you, but you didn’t listen. You blocked Governor Ademola Adeleke from crossing over to the APC, and I told you at the time that your decision would put the party at a serious disadvantage in its quest for victory,” Ituen said. The prophet maintained that subsequent political developments had vindicated his earlier warning, alleging that personal political interests were allowed to take precedence over the wider interests of the party. “Today, the outcome has vindicated my...