Tension is mounting within the Anglican community in Agulu, Anambra State, as members have threatened to boycott diocesan activities over what they describe as the Awka Diocese’s failure to address issues repeatedly raised with church authorities.
In a statement issued after a recent meeting, stakeholders of the Agulu Anglican Community said they would commence a gradual boycott of diocesan programmes involving the Archbishop, as well as certain local church activities within the community.
According to the statement, the decision followed months of waiting for a response from church authorities on matters including petitions submitted by community members involving allegations of wrongdoing against a priest, the proposed creation of a new diocese, and concerns over alleged missing properties belonging to Agulu Grammar School.
The community said representatives of the diocesan leadership attended a meeting in April 2026 and requested additional time to consider the issues raised.
It stated that the request was granted and members expected progress before the end of May 2026, but received no official communication or indication that action had been taken.
The group also referred to its appearance before a panel reportedly constituted by church authorities in March 2026 to examine some of the concerns raised. It expressed disappointment that the outcome of the process had not been made public.
Community leaders further alleged that there were indications the priest might be transferred to another parish. They argued, however, that such a move would not adequately address the concerns raised in their petitions.
The Agulu Anglican Community maintained that its complaints relate to issues it believes affect the wellbeing, unity and future of the church within the area.
In an effort to intensify pressure on diocesan authorities, the community called on Anglican faithful in Agulu to refrain from participating in diocesan events until the issues are addressed.
“We will start boycotting diocesan activities and events as a form of peaceful protest until our concerns receive the necessary attention,” the statement said.
As of press time, officials of the Diocese of Awka had not responded to the latest declaration. Efforts to obtain the diocese’s reaction to the threatened boycott and the issues raised by the community were unsuccessful.
The development is expected to further strain relations between the Agulu Anglican Community and diocesan authorities as members continue to press for what they describe as resolution of longstanding concerns.
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