Anglican Church Of Nigeria Suspends Ekiti Bishop Over Sex Scandal

The Anglican Church of Nigeria has announced the suspension of the Bishop of Ekiti West Diocese of the Anglican Communion, the Rt. Rev. Rufus Victor Ajileye Adepoju for allegedly having an illicit sexual affair with the wife of one of the clergies in his diocese.

According to his suspension letter, the church alleged that Adepoju, in a meeting held by its stakeholders, admitted to sleeping with the wife of the priest, who was under his employment and care.

The letter signed by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Rev Henry Ndukuba, reads thus, “We write with a deep sense of pain and concern to suspend you from office as the Diocesan Bishop of the Ekiti West Diocese.

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"This is the sequel to your abhorrent sexual behaviour with the wife of a priest under your care.

“These facts were admitted by you in a meeting in our office held on Thursday, December 10, 2020. By this suspension, you are not to partake in any activity of the diocese as the bishop for one year.

“Please report and hand over to your Archbishop and for further spiritual guidance. It is our prayer that you will use the period to seek the face of God as we join in upholding you in prayers.

"The supervision of the Diocese of Ekiti has now devolved upon us the Primate of All Nigeria. The LORD be with you.”