2024 Anglican Prayer Rally, Anambra State (APRAS) Prays For Soludo, Anambra —Asks FG to halt prosecution of minors
Odogwu Emeka Odogwu
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Province of the Niger has ended it’s 2024 Anglican Prayer Rally for all Anglicans in Anambra State better known as (APRAS) at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, with a prayer session for Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo and his team.
The Archbishop of the Province of the Niger, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, who led the prayer summit thanked Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, for efforts to enhance security and welfare in the state.
Anglicans prayed for a safer state and progress of the state for all in the state urging those engaging in evil to shun as it’s consequences are far reaching.
The Church also called on the Nigerian Federal Government to end the prosecution of minors who were detained for allegedly flying a Russian flag.
The Church argued that rather than punishing these children, who may not understand the implications of their actions, the government should focus on those producing and distributing such flags.
The Bishop of the Diocese of Ihiala, Rt. Rev. Prof. Israel Okoye, also criticized the government’s policies, claiming they have pushed Nigerians into hardship and triggered public discontent.
The Bishop stated that the government, rather than the Church, should be held accountable for the nation’s struggles, and he addressed recent claims that the Church is a “scam.”
He remarked, “Those accusing the Church are guilty of illegitimate reductionism and need to redirect their focus to God. The Church remains a source of hope, not deception.”
The Province of the Niger includes nine dioceses: Diocese on the Niger, Diocese of Awka, Diocese of Nnewi, Diocese of Amichi, Diocese of Ogbaru, Diocese of Ihiala, Diocese of Aguata, Diocese of Niger West, and Diocese of Niger East.
