{
  "id": 15792089,
  "title": "Anglican Church crisis: Diocesan chancellor rejects removal by supervising bishop, demands apology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/anglican-church-crisis-diocesan-chancellor-rejects-removal-by",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T19:15:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/anglican-church-crisis-diocesan-chancellor-rejects-removal-by-supervising-bishop-demands-apology/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The leadership crisis within the Awka Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has intensified as Chancellor Barr. BEI Nwofor has refused his supposed removal by Bishop Samuel Ezeofor. The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Revd Dr Henry Ndukuba, had ordered Bishop Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim of Awka Diocese to suspend himself for six months due to alleged property sales linked to his name. In Ezeofor's first attempt at leading the diocese, he removed Nwofor as Chancellor, claiming it was due to the chancellor's support for the suspended Bishop Ibezim. Ezeofor intended to arrive in Awka soon to strengthen his position, but his efforts have been thwarted as the Diocesan Board, led by Nwofor, rejected his actions. Nwofor responded with a letter, stating that the Church's laws do not acknowledge the position of Supervising Bishop, rendering Ezeofor's removal letter invalid. He also took issue with the bishop's use of harsh language and demanded an apology. Nwofor argued that the Diocese of Awka has its own constitution, which does not recognize the 'Office of the Supervising Bishop.' He affirmed his role as Chancellor and his authority to appoint a new administrator if the bishop dies or resigns, asserting that Ezeofor did not have the authority to remove Ibezim or himself from the Chancellor position. Nwofor threatened legal action if his demands for a retraction and apology are not met, emphasizing that he is not above the law.",
  "summary": "The leadership crisis rocking the Awka Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has deepened, as the diocesan Chancellor, Barr. BEI Nwofor, has rejected his purported removal by Bishop Samuel Ezeofor. The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Revd Dr Henry Ndukuba, had last week directed the Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Revd […] Anglican Church crisis: Diocesan chancellor rejects…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}