Agunaechemba turning into funeral undertakers – Anglican bishop alleges
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Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Rt Rev Samuel Ezeofor, has called on Anambra State government to check the excesses of its security outfit, Agunaechemba vigilante group.
He alleged the security outfit, established under the operation “Udo ga achi”, a joint task force, appeared to be experiencing the same corruption that had been the bane of Nigerian security forces and outfits.
The Prelate gave the advice in his charge to delegates attending the third session of the seventh synod of the Diocese of Aguata Anglican communion, held at St Andrews Parish, Ezira, in Orumba South local government area of the State.
He regretted that, apart from money being collected from the people with intimidation, the security outfit had turned itself into a funeral undertaker.
According to Ezeofor, the operatives are now being hired to forcefully bury the dead against the content of family members.
“Anambra State government has good intentions in setting up the operation udo ga achi, but the activities of its operatives is bringing bad name to the government, which needs to be addressed to give hope and confidence to the people,” he added.
Speaking on the synod theme, “God’s Great Task for the Church: The Great Commitment, Raising a Godly Generation”, the Bishop urged the government to address the imbalance in its recent appointments, which, according to him favored Roman Catholic church against other denominations.
He reminded Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the need to maintain the good foundation laid by his administration.
Speaking on the State of the nation, Ezeofor, who doubles as National Chairman, Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion (EFAC) Nigeria, described the problems of banditry, terrorism, herders' menace, kidnappings and ethnic cleansing across Nigeria as a global concern.
He called for concerted effort towards addressing the menace in addition to genocide against Christians.
The Prelate further called on the federal government to seek ways of revamping the economy to improve the living standards of the people.
He also stressed the need to rescue the country from tilting to a one-party state in view of the growing ‘cross carpeting’ by political gladiators to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Also speaking, the Chancellor of Aguata Diocese, Justice Pete Obiora, called for a strong collaboration between the clergy and laity in raising a godly generation.
He commended Bishop Ezeofor for being an epitome of humility in his episcopacy, urging those in leadership positions to always lead by example.
Some Synod delegates, Sir Obiora Okeke who is president of Aguata council of Knights and Lady Ngozi Ike called on Christians to always maintain their pride as the salt and light of the earth in order to continue winning souls for Christ.
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