Anglican priest sacked for misconduct

Sat, Mar 12, 2022
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Religion

By Christabel Ejenike

The Anglican Bishop of the Niger has announced the withdrawal of ordination license and dismissal of Rev Canon Sylvester Lumenkriti Ebo, as a priest of the Anglican Church for incessant misconduct.

According to the statement dated March 9, 2022, this is not the first time the priest has been punished by the diocese. It recalled that on December 20, 2021, Rev. Ebo was indefinitely suspended as the priest in charge of Christ Church Annex and God in Action Adoration Prayer Ministry, Umudioka on the ground of disobedience.

“You were given some time to retrace your steps, failure of which we will have no other choice than to withdraw your license as a priest,” the statement quoted the Bishop as saying.

It recalled that a panel was appointed to investigate the activities of the priest and that the recommendations included the revocation of his license and the publication of “a public disclaimer about Sylvester Eboh”. 

“In view of the foregoing and the fact that you remained unrepentant, instead you are using the social media to misinform people and spread lies to scandalize the Diocese and the Bishop. This is recklessness to the highest order.

“We hereby revoke your ordination license and dismiss you as a priest of the Diocese on the Niger. We have also withdrawn your preferment. You should forthwith desist from acting, parading or claiming to be a serving, retired or resigned priest of the Diocese on the Niger. May the Lord have mercy on you. Amen,” the statement added.

First published on – Mar. 12 2022 @ 18:31 GMT |   C.E

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