Ondo: Anglican Bishop Advises President Tinubu On Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho

By Ayodele Oni

The Bishop of Owo Anglican Diocese, Ondo state, Rt Revd Stephen Fagbemi has advised President Bola Tinubu to consider the release of the detained leader the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

The Bishop noted that Kanu has stayed for too long in detention stressing that his release would usher in a new relationship between the group and the Nigerian masses.

The plea was contained in the Bishop’s charge at the second session of the 14th synod of the Diocese of Owo, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, held at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Imola, Owo.

The cleric pointed out  that a much needed olive branch is needed at this time adding that the government should take the initiative in order to douse the existing tension in nation.

The Bishop also implored the federal government to extend the same gesture to Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, currently taking refuge at the Republic of Benin.

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on the occasion, charged Christians to re-double their efforts by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ beyond urban borders.

Akeredolu, who is Chancellor of the Diocese of Owo, was represented at the occasion by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Olayato Aribo.

The Governor said he was delighted that the second session of the 14th Synod of the Diocese,  was holding particularly as the programme coincides with his birthday celebration, adding that the session provides an opportunity to give thanks and to look back to all that he has done.

Akeredolu thanked the Church for celebrating him in his absence, stressing that the theme of the second session of the 14th Synod “Possessing More Land for Christ” is very symbolic and it is in tandem with the Great Commission.

The Chancellor of the Diocese added that the challenges facing the great Commission are enormous, but only the Gospel is bringing hope.