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The Anglican Church of Nigeria has officially cut ties with the Church in Wales. This came after the Church in Wales elected a lesbian, Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, as the Archbishop of Wales.
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry Ndukuba, made the announcement while addressing the Anglican Chancellors, Registrars and Legal Officers Conference. The event is currently holding at St. Matthias House, Gudu, Abuja.
The news has sent shock across Christian communities in Nigeria and beyond. For many worshippers, it marks a new chapter in the Church of Nigeria's strong stand on moral values.
According to the Primate, the election of Cherry Vann as Archbishop is a clear sign that the Church in Wales has abandoned biblical truth. He said the act is not just wrong, but an abomination before God.
Ndukuba stated that the Church of Nigeria will never recognise Cherry Vann's leadership. He explained that their decision was not out of hate, but out of a firm stand for scripture and godly values.
“We reject it,” he said firmly.
“The Church of Nigeria has completely severed every relationship with the Church of Wales.”
The Primate added that the Nigerian Anglican Church would rather continue working with churches that believe in Bible truth. He mentioned Rwanda, Uganda and other nations who are part of the GAFCON movement.
Ndukuba said the Church’s focus now is to preach the gospel, win souls, and prepare people for the return of Jesus Christ. He made it clear that the mission must continue, no matter the pressure from the world.
He also challenged legal officers in the church to speak out in times like this. He warned that silence in the face of moral confusion is dangerous.
“If the watchman does not warn the people, their blood will be on his hands,” he said.
The Primate then praised church lawyers for their service. Many of them, he said, work without pay and still remain committed. He encouraged them to stay spiritually strong and keep standing for truth.
The event also celebrated some legal officers who have been promoted to the ranks of Judges and Senior Advocates of Nigeria.
For others who lost loved ones recently, the Church offered words of comfort and prayers.
In a strong message of hope, Ndukuba declared that no matter the spiritual battles, the Church will not fall.
“The gates of hell shall not prevail against us,” he said.
This decision by the Church of Nigeria is one that will continue to make headlines. Many see it as bold. Others call it controversial.
But for the Anglican faithful in Nigeria, it is a stand for truth. A stand for faith. A stand for God.
And the journey continues.
