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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 Diocese of Aguata Anglican communion holding 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 has turned themselves into funeral undertakers.
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 intention 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 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 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 federal government to seek ways of revamping the economy to improve 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 rulling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Also speaking, 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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