• Anglican Church decries rising debt, insecurity, political defections
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja
Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday expressed confidence that Nigeria would overcome its current economic, social, and security challenges, even as the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) warned political leaders against abandoning governance for early permutations ahead of the 2027 general election.The former president’s strong interventions came at the ongoing First Session of the 13th Synod of the Diocese of Abuja held at St. James Anglican Church, Asokoro in the nation’s capital, where the Anglican Church delivered a sweeping State of the Nation address on the economy, insecurity, corruption, electoral integrity and rising social decay.
The Synod, presided over by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria and Bishop of Abuja Diocese, Henry Ndukuba, cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against partisanship and urged political actors to focus on governance rather than “toxic political manoeuvres” ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Jonathan, who spoke at the ceremony attended by former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), Senator Ireti Kingibe, bishops, clergy, and government officials, said the church remained one of the strongest institutions holding Nigeria together during difficult times.
