Anglican Church Bars Political Rhetoric in Services

Anglican Church bars political rhetoric in services

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has given an order restraining the use of its pulpits and platforms for political rhetoric. The church, through its director of communication, Korede Akintunde, in a memo shared on social media, said it had unveiled new guidelines for all parishes on how to receive politicians and public figures. The order, dated July 11, followed an episcopal consultation held in the diocese of Nike, Enugu state, and w…

After Wike’s partisan speech, Anglican Church bans politicians from podium

The Anglican Church was jolted by the controversy triggered by Mr Wike's remarks via its platform.

Anglican Church of Nigeria bans politicians from speaking on pulpit following Wike’s controversial remarks

GistReel The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has introduced firm new directives prohibiting politicians and government officials from addressing congregations from the pulpit during church services. Additionally, the Church cautioned against offering public commendation of such individuals. This move is intended to limit the growing trend of using religious spaces for political purposes and to uphold the sanctity of Christian worship. Acc…

Politics Off the Altar: Anglican Church Sets New Rules After Wike Controversy

Following FCT Minister Nyesome Wike’s political speech in one of its parishes, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has announced new rules limiting political rhetoric from its pulpits and platforms. The directive is to be implemented with immediate effect across all Anglican dioceses in Nigeria. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the politicization of places of worship. A memo, signed by the Church’s Director of Communication…

Anglican Church kicks against political rhetoric after Wike’s controversial speech at the altar

Anglican Church sets new protocols, bans politicians from podium

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has issued guidelines for receiving politicians and government officials from speaking during church services and programmes. The Church also warned against publicly praising such government figures. This is contained in a statement signed by the Primate, Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, on Saturday in Abuja. The decision was taken during […] The post Anglican Church sets new protocols, bans politicians from p…