Methodist Archbishop condemns insecurity, killings in Nigeria

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The Methodist Church Archbishop overseeing the Archdiocese of Ebonyi, His Grace, Most Rev. Chikwendu Ogan Igwe, has strongly denounced the ongoing wave of violence and insecurity, particularly the killings of innocent citizens in Plateau, Benue, Zamfara, and parts of Ebonyi State.

He urged both governmental authorities and affluent individuals across Nigeria to take meaningful action by leveraging their positions to uplift the poor and underprivileged in the country.

This call was contained in a communiqué jointly signed by Bishop Igwe and the Archdiocesan Lay President, Onwe Sunday Onwe, and shared with journalists in Abakaliki on Thursday following the conclusion of the 31st Annual Synod of the Diocese of Abakaliki, which was held at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Ebonyi State.

The Synod also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for initiating the construction of coastal roads that will run through Ebonyi State. They noted that the project is expected to enhance economic activities and improve transportation and connectivity in the region.

In addition, the Archbishop commended Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, for his proactive efforts in addressing communal conflicts in areas like Effium/Ezza Effium, Amasiri/Edda, and Amangwu/Isinkwo. He encouraged the governor to continue working toward lasting peace across the state.

The eleven-point communiqué reads in part: “The Synod encouraged the Governor, Francis Nwifuru, not to relent in the restoration of total peace in the entire state and also praised his administration for the human capital development he exhibits through the People’s Charter of Needs, from which the Methodist Church has also benefited — before and especially during the inauguration of the Archdiocese of Ebonyi.

“The Synod affirmed that the Methodist Church Nigeria has risen to its responsibilities of not only praying for the state and Nigeria, the citizens, and especially leaders at all levels, but also contributing its quota in addressing issues of concern where necessary.

“The assembly called for an attitudinal change toward sacrificial giving and faithful tithing, aggressive evangelism, health services, workers’ welfare, and other spiritual and infrastructural developments of the Diocese to achieve better results.

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“The Synod called on leaders to cultivate a good relationship with God, as in the case of Mary and Martha, in order to attract God’s intervention in the present unstable economic downturn in the nation.

“The Synod condemned the spate of insecurity pervading the entire nation, especially the recent killings in Plateau, Benue, and some parts of Ebonyi State, and advised that leadership at all levels should rise to tackle these threats to lives and property.

“In the face of uncertainty in our present society, marked by insecurity, hunger, poverty, and hardship, the Synod enjoined the general public to allow the resurrection power of Christ to drive their faith in Christ’s redemptive work.

“The Synod called on the general public, and youths in particular, to shun all forms of social vices, such as cultism, ritual killings, drug abuse, sexual immorality, and illicit masquerading, especially among the Christian community,” the communiqué noted.

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