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Tinted Permit: Police Says It Is Yet To Receive Court Order

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Akinwale Kasali
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Kayode Egbetokun - IGP

By Akinwale Kasali

The Nigerian Police Force,  NPF, has stated it is yet to receive the Court Order issued by the Federal High Court, Warri, which suspended the enforcement on Tinted Glass Permit on vehicles.

Following the Social Media Post by Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, who shared a copy of a Federal High Court order directing the Police to maintain the status quo in the ongoing case on the enforcement of tinted glass permits, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that the police had not yet been officially served with the court order cited by Effiong.

Hundeyin responding via his official handle on X (formerly Twitter),  wrote: “While we have not been officially served the court order you’re making reference to, let me, in the meantime, show point no. 8 (of the same order) since you left that part out and focused only on point no. 6. Nigerians deserve a complete picture, not a skewed one.”

Point 8 of the said order reads: “Meanwhile, Reliefs 1, 2 and 3 are hereby refused.”

The reliefs referred to are those sought by the applicant, John Aikpokpo-Martins, on behalf of tinted glass car owners in Nigeria, in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025 — John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, which include; (1) An order of interim injunction restraining the Inspector General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, their officers, men, agents, privies and/or contractors from implementing or enforcing the new tinted glass permit policy set to commence on October 6, 2025, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.

“(2) An order of interim injunction restraining the defendants from stopping, harassing, arresting, detaining, impounding vehicles or extorting motorists in purported enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice. (3) An order of interim injunction restraining the defendants from using the Parkway Projects account (No. 4001017918) to collect any fees for the renewal of tinted glass permits or to conduct any government business pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”

His response came after Effiong posted excerpts of the court order granted in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025: John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, which restrained the police from taking further action on the enforcement of tinted glass regulations pending the determination of the case.

Appointments: Give Us Sense Of Belonging – MURIC To President Tinubu

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Ayodele Oni
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Professor Ishaq Akintola - MURIC

By Ayodele Oni

An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address the allegation of lopsidedness in political appointments raised by Muslims in any future cabinet reshuffling.

The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, by the Executive Director of the organization, Prof Ishaq Akintola.

The statement reads:

“It is not unusual for cabinets to be reshuffled midway into an administration’s tenure or after an historical or significant event. In this context, it will be in character if the Tinubu administration decides to reshuffle its cabinet after Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.

“It is an open secret that Nigerian Muslims have complained severally about the lopsidedness of political appointments in the present dispensation vis a vis political posts given to Nigerian Christians.*

“The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) cried out over the marginalization of Muslims in political appointments.The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) lodged the same complaint.

“The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) also took the cue, while the Concerned Yoruba Muslim Scholars in Nigeria equally joined the outcry.

“Even the president reportedly confirmed that 62% of political appointments went to Nigerian Christians, while Christian leaders testified that the Tinubu administration favoured the body of Christ.

“It is therefore too glaring and undeniable that Nigerian Muslims, particularly those in the South West, have been at the receiving end of political marginalization under the Tinubu administration.

“On the contrary, the same administration has been extra-ordinarily generous with minority Christian groups in the North Central in matters of political appointments.

“It should be noted that MURIC speaks not out of animosity, reckless activism or irresponsible leadership, but out of the desire to add luster to good governance.

“Although Nigerian Muslims have little influence in mainstream media space, they constitute a huge portion of the country’s demographic strength.

“Good governance demands that such a massive but voiceless group deserves attention while their grudges require Aso Rock’s action. The Ummah is our constituency and we have a duty to bring feelers from there to the attention of those in positions of authority.

“As we draw the curtain on this conversation, MURIC appeals to President Bola Tinubu to raise the banners of justice, fairness and equity in political appointments if and when he contemplates reshuffling his cabinet. Inclusivity is key in selections.

“Muslims have skilled men and women in all sectors for those who care to look in their direction. Only thus can Muslims have a true sense of belonging.”

Ondo State To Host 69th National Council On Education

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Ayodele Oni
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Lucky Aiyedatiwa

By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Government is set to host the 69th meeting of the National Council on Education (NCE), scheduled to take place next month.

With the theme “Quality Education, Data and Professionalisation of Teaching; a Tool for Enhanced National Development, the meeting will be hosted  in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education.

The National Council on Education is the highest statutory body responsible for making key decisions that chart the course of the entire education sector in Nigeria.

Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, conveyed the readiness of the state, while playing host to the team from the Federal Ministry of Education in Akure.

The Commissioner appreciated the Federal  Ministry of Education for bringing the NCE to Ondo State, while emphasizing that council meeting  would presents an invaluable opportunity for stakeholders to take stock of national progress, identify systemic challenges, and forge a cohesive national strategy.

Ajibefun assured the visiting officials that the state is fully prepared to handle the logistics and high expectations associated with hosting the nation’s foremost educational summit.

A top official of the Federal Ministry of education, Alhaja Abosede Olayiwola, while speaking  on the reason for their visit noted that it was specifically to check the level of preparedness, while also highlighting the importance of thorough planning for an event of this magnitude.

She said the meeting would  be chaired by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunde Alausa, and is expected to attract delegates from across the country.

In her words ” diverse group of high-ranking officials and policymakers will converge in Ondo State for the five-day summit.

“The expected delegates include Education Commissioners from all 36 states, alongside key Government functionaries from various Federal and State Ministries of Education, Higher Education, Science and Technology.

Others are Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Board, officials from the FCT Education Secretariat, federal and state education parastatals, and other relevant government agencies”

The NCE serves as the ultimate policy clearing house for Nigeria’s educational architecture. Historically, its resolutions have resulted in nationwide reforms, curriculum reviews, and changes to teaching standards.

The major policy decisions taken here will subsequently be implemented across all tiers of education from basic to tertiary in every state.

Invasion Of Ondo Community; Police Arrest Ten Suspects

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Ayodele Oni
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Police on Duty

By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Police Command has announced the arrest of ten suspects in connection with a violent attack on Igoba Community, Akure North Local Government Area. The incident, happened on Thursday.

According to police report made available by the spokesman, Olusola Ayanlade, “on the said date, a group of hoodlums, armed with firearms, knives, charms, and other dangerous weapons, invaded Igoba Community with the intent to wreak havoc.

“In the course of their violent activities, Mrs. Ogunoye Oluomo (F) was viciously attacked, injured, and dispossessed of her belongings.

“The assailants further advanced to the palace of His Royal Highness, Oba Adinlewa John of Igoba, where they attempted to assassinate the monarch. Fortunately, the royal father narrowly escaped the life-threatening assault.

“Upon receipt of the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, promptly directed all necessary operational assets and manpower to the area.

‘Led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, the tactical team effected the arrest of ten (10) suspects.

“The suspects have confessed to their various roles in the unrest and will all be charged to court upon the completion of investigations.

“Items recovered from the suspects include: two locally fabricated pistols, one  single-barrel gun, several rounds of live ammunition, assorted charms, knives and machetes, and other dangerous weapons used during the attack.

“The injured victim is currently receiving medical treatment and responding positively, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing suspects.

“Normalcy has since been restored to Igoba Community, with security presence reinforced to forestall further breakdown of law and order.”

Insecurity: Kwara Relocates School Of Nursing

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Ayodele Oni
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Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State

By Ayodele Oni

As insecurity persists in the Southern Senatorial District of Kwara State, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved the immediate relocation of the State School of Nursing from the area.

The School, located at Oke-Ode, in Ifelodun Local Government Area, has been relocated to Ilorin following the rising insecurity in parts of Kwara South Senatorial District.

According to the College ’s spokesperson, AbdulHafeez Oyewole, the institution is now operating temporarily from the Institute of Technology, Mini Campus of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.

Oyewole stated that the relocation was approved by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and swiftly executed to safeguard staff and students.

The transition, overseen by the Provost, Alhaji Olanrewaju AbdulQaudri, was concluded within three days between Monday and Wednesday, to ensure a seamless continuation of academic activities.

It was confirmed that lectures for Nursing and Midwifery students have fully resumed.

While addressing members of staff, the Provost explained that the decision became necessary after a deadly attack in Oke-Ode last Sunday, where 12 residents were killed and several others abducted by gunmen.

He urged staff to remain dedicated to their duties despite the relocation and called on students to maintain discipline, adapt positively to the new environment, and remain vigilant.

During an inspection of the new facilities, AbdulQaudri reassured students of management’s commitment to their welfare and academic progress.

The Provost expressed hope that normalcy would soon return to Oke-Ode, allowing the institution to return to its permanent site in due course.

Already, the military has taken over supervision of the onslaught-prone areas to rid them of bandits, that have been unleashing terror on communities.

Tinubu Hosts IMO Scribe, Reaffirms Commitment To Maritime Dev

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has received in audience the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, IMO, Arsenio Dominguez, in lagos.

During the visit, President Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to developing Nigeria’s maritime sector as a viable alternative to fossil energy. He noted that the recent signing of the National Maritime Policy was a deliberate step to entrench global best practices and strengthen the competitiveness of the Nigerian maritime industry.

In his remarks, the IMO Secretary-General commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for its remarkable achievements in maritime safety and security, particularly in safeguarding the Gulf of Guinea. He assured that the United Nations agency remains ready to collaborate with Nigeria in sustaining the recent successes recorded in the sector.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, led the IMO Secretary-General and other industry leaders for the engagement.

They include the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Olufemi Oloruntola, Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, the Managing Director of NPA Dr Abubaker Dansoho, and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA Bola Oyebamiji

The IMO scribe had earlier lauded Nigeria for the gains made under the blue economy and maritime transport.

Ondo: New Yam Festival Turns Bloody As  Youths Attack Traditional Ruler, Strips Olori, Douse Prince With Urine

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Ayodele Oni
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Ondo Yam Festival Turns Bloody

By Ayodele Oni

It was a case of an abomination at Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Friday as the Traditional ruler, his Olori, and son were assaulted by irate youths during the celebration of the Annual New Yam Festival celebration.

The Monarch, Oba Moses Bakare, the Onidogun of Idogun, his Olori, and their son, Prince Victor Bakare, were  attacked at Ishara Quarters, the venue of the festival, by a faction of youths said to be at loggerheads with the Palace.

Prince Victor who addressed Journalists at the Palace after the incident, displayed injuries he sustained during the attack.

He alleged that the mob humiliated his family by stripping his mother half-naked, doused him with urine and other dirty substances, and manhandled the Monarch.

“This is not just an attack on my family but on the entire Idogun throne,” he said, fighting back tears.

The Monarch, Oba Bakare, described the attack as a continuation of what he termed “unprovoked hostility” from a section of the youths in the community. He condemned the assault, calling it “barbaric, unfortunate, and a desecration of our tradition.”

The violence, however, was swiftly curtailed by the intervention of security operatives. The Amotekun Corps and Police Officers deployed to the scene dispersed the rioters before the crisis could escalate into a full-blown communal clash.

Confirming the incident, the Amotekun Coordinator in Idogun, Mr. Omatayo Johnson said the security team moved promptly to restore the order.

“Our quick intervention prevented the situation from degenerating into something far more dangerous. Normalcy has since returned.”

The Palace has called on the Government and law enforcement agencies to investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice to forestall a repeat of such violence.

The State Police Command spokesman, Olusola Ayantade, who confirmed the incident, added that the case is under investigation and “we are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is served.”

Uzodimma Tasks Board Of Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority On Impactful Programmes

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The Source
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Hope Uzodimma- Governor of Imo State

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has challenged the Board and management of the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority to work hard to close the gaps that exist in water sector, agriculture, power, food security, livestock among others in the South East in particular and Nigeria at large in the course of discharging their duties.

He did on Friday, October 3, 2025 when he received the Agency’s new team led by the Chairman, Sen. Emmanuel Anosike, on a courtesy call at Government House Owerri.

Governor Uzodimma urged the Board and Management to galvanise the Agency’s programmes to be able to address critical areas that exist in the areas within their mandate.

The Governor who congratulated members of the team on their appointments advised them to avoid project duplication, but cooperate with State government-owned Agencies to harmonise their projects to get the SMEs, adding, “and call us for any possible assistance or support.”

He expressed confidence in the integrity of the new Board, given the background of the  Chairman, Sen. Anosike, and the Managing Director of the Agency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Nduka who, he said, “are very conversant with the original objectives for setting up that platform and the expectations of the people, and how the organisation will, in collaboration with other agencies, facilitate development in all sectors of the economy.”

Governor Uzodimma advised the Board to avoid project duplications and cooperate with State governments to address the needs of the people.  ‘’As you do that not only Imo State, the South East but Nigeria will be better for all of us,”  he stressed.

He further urged the Board to hit the ground running as Imo State is indeed happy to play host to the Agency and has them as partners.

“If you desire more land, don’t hesitate to approach the government. We need to plant what we eat and eat what we plant,’’ Governor Uzodimma noted.

Earlier in his remarks, Senator Anosike said their visit was “to pay courtesy call on the host Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma after the inauguration of the Board in May, 2025.”

He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding them worthy of the appointment and to Governor Uzodimma for his magnanimity, recommendation, and facilitating their appointments in November last year.

He assured that the new Board will deliver on its mandate and provide a road map for the organisation.

“We are here today because we know that we have a very strong technical adviser, a very strong coach, and very strong person that can direct us on where to go and where not to go,” he noted.

Present at the event were the Managing Director/CEO of Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority, and the Executive members of the Board, the Secretary to Imo State Government, Chief Cosmas Iwu, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie, Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Barr Paul Obinatu, members of the Imo State expanded Executive Council, the Principal Secretary to the Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Irene Chima, the Head of Service Imo State, Mrs. Chikodi Emenalom, a ranking traditional ruler in Imo State, HRH Eze Oliver Ohanwe, among others.

Imo: 500 Small Scale Women Business Owners Get N100,000 Each To Boost Their Businesses

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The Source
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As part of its efforts to empower women economically, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in conjunction with the Tony Elumelu Foundation on Friday, 3rd October, 2025, launched the Women Economic Empowerment Programme in Imo State and other states of the country and FCT.

Flagging-off the programme at the Banquet Hall, Government House Owerri, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in her address read by the wife of the Imo State Governor, Barr. Chioma Uzodimma, disclosed that the economic empowerment programme is about supporting the entrepreneural spirit of women traders and small scale business owners who each day determined to provide for their families, educate their children as well as uplift their communities.

The First Lady applauded the Tony Elumelu Foundation for donating the sum of N1billion to the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to support 18,500 women across the nation, with 500 from each of the 36 States and FCT will receive N50,000 to strengthen their businesses.

She prayed that the act of generosity will inspire many across the nation to sustain their efforts.

The First Lady further disclosed that the Governor of Imo State in his magnanimity increased the Tony Elumelu kind gesture by adding another N50,000 each making it N100,000 to be given to the pre-selected beneficiaries from the 27 Local Government Areas of Imo State.

Senator Oluremi emphasized that the empowerment is not a loan, stressing that it is a grant; a seed of Renewed Hope Initiative to help them re-capitalize their existing businesses.

In her words, “it is my belief that when you empower a woman, you empower a household, a community and indeed a nation.

“The First Lady opined.She expressed gratitude to the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma and his amiable wife Her Excellency Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Uzodimma for all their support in executing all the programmes of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).

The event was attended by the wife of the former Governor of Imo State, Her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Ohakim, Female Vice Chairmen, Councilors, women leaders and many other prominent women from the State.

Highpoint of the programme was the presentation of N100,000 cash each to the selected 500 women by the First Lady of Imo State at the event.

Crack In Anglican Communion As GAFCON Rejects Mullally As Archbishop-elect  Of Canterbury

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Adesina Soyooye
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GAFCON and Bishop Dame Sarah Mullally

By Adesina Soyooye

“Bishop Mullally has repeatedly promoted unbiblical and revisionist teachings regarding marriage and se*ual morality.”

A big crack has reared its head in the Anglican Church  Worldwide. This was triggered by the appointment on Friday, September 3, 2025, of Bishop (Dame) Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop-elect of Canterbury.

Bishop Mullally’s appointment has been vehemently rejected by the  Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans  (GAFCON).  The influential body said it would never  accept  Mullally as the Archbishop elect of Canterbury.

The Chairman of GAFCON, Most Reverend Dr Laurent Mbanda, in a signed statement in response to the appointment said: “Anglican Communion still believes that the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy. Therefore, her appointment will make it impossible for the Archbishop of Canterbury to serve as a focus of unity within the Communion.”

The full text of the statement reads:

“To my dear brothers and sisters in our GAFCON family,

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

“The news has finally arrived after months of prayer and long waiting.

“But it is with sorrow that GAFCON receives the announcement today of the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

“This appointment abandons global Anglicans, as the Church of England has chosen a leader who will further divide an already split Communion.

“For over a century and a half, the Archbishop of Canterbury functioned not only as the Primate of All England but also as a spiritual and moral leader of the Anglican Communion.

“In more recent times, the See of Canterbury has been described as one of the four “Instruments of Communion,” whilst also chairing the other three Instruments, namely the Lambeth Conference, the Primates Meeting and the Anglican Consultative Council.

“However, due to the failure of successive Archbishops of Canterbury to guard the faith, the office can no longer function as a credible leader of Anglicans, let alone a focus of unity.

“As we made clear in our Kigali Commitment of 2023, we can ‘no longer recognise the Archbishop of Canterbury as an Instrument of Communion’. or the ‘first among equals’ of global Primates.

“We had hoped that the Church of England would take this into due consideration as it deliberated over the choice of a new Archbishop of Canterbury and would choose someone who could bring unity to a divided Anglican Communion. Sadly, they have not done so.

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“Though there are some who will welcome the decision to appoint Bishop Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, the majority of the Anglican Communion still believes that the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy.

“Therefore, her appointment will make it impossible for the Archbishop of Canterbury to serve as a focus of unity within the Communion.

“However, more concerning is her failure to uphold her consecration vows. When she was consecrated in 2015, she took an oath to “banish and drive away all strange and erroneous doctrine contrary to God’s Word.” And yet, far from banishing such doctrine, Bishop Mullally has repeatedly promoted unbiblical and revisionist teachings regarding marriage and se*ual morality.

“In 2023, when asked by a reporter whether se*ual intimacy in a same-s*x relationship is sinful, she said that some such relationships could, in fact, be blessed. She, also, voted in favour of introducing blessings of same-sex marriage into the Church of England.

“Anglicans believe that the church has been given authority by God to establish rites and ceremonies and to settle doctrine controversy, “and yet it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God’s Word” (Article XX). The church cannot bless or affirm what God has condemned (Numbers 23:8; 24:13). This, however, is precisely what Bishop Mullally has sought to allow.

“Since the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury has failed to guard the faith and is complicit in introducing practices and beliefs that violate both the “plain and canonical sense” of Scripture and “the Church’s historic and consensual” interpretation of it (Jerusalem Statement), she cannot provide leadership to the Anglican Communion. The leadership of the Anglican Communion will pass to those who uphold the truth of the gospel and the authority of Scripture in all areas of life.

“GAFON gathered in Jerusalem in 2008 to reset the Anglican Communion back onto its biblical foundations. Today’s appointment makes it clearer than ever before that Canterbury has relinquished its authority to lead. The reset of our beloved Communion is now uniquely in the hands of Gafcon, and we are ready to take the lead.

“For such a time as this, GAFCON has summoned global orthodox Anglican bishops to Abuja, Nigeria, from 3 to 6 March, 2026, for the G26 Bishops Assembly.

“This may be the most significant gathering of faithful Anglicans since 2008. Today’s announcement will cause sadness and dismay among Anglicans worldwide.

“Yet, every morning, Anglicans throughout the world recite the words of Psalm 95: ‘Today, if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.’

“Today, that is our prayer for all bishops and leaders within the Anglican Communion, including Bishop Sarah Mullally. We pray that as she takes upon herself the weight of this historic office, she will repent, and earnestly work with the Gafcon leadership to mend the torn fabric of our Anglican Communion.

“May all our hearts be softened to hear the voice of God in Scripture, and may we all be inclined to obey, as we move out in gospel mission to a lost and hurting world, for the glory of God”.

Yours in Christ, The Most Reverend Dr Laurent Mbanda Chairman, GAFCON Primates Council Friday 3rd October, 2025

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