The Primate of All Nigeria and Archbishop Metropolitan Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, the Most Revd Henry Ndukuba has suspended the Bishop of Ekiti West, Rufus Adepoju, for allegedly sleeping with the wife of another priest.
In a letter dated December 11, 2020, the Anglican Primate stated that Adepoju’s suspension was as a result of his having sexual relations with the wife of a priest serving under him.
The letter said Adepoju had admitted to the wrong doing.
It read: “Advent greetings in the precious name of our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ.
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“We write with a deep sense of concern and pain to suspend you from office as the Diocesan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ekiti West.
“This is sequel to your conduct giving just cause for scandal and abhorrent sexual behaviour with the wife of a priest under your employment and 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 Diocesan Bishop for a period of one (1) year effective from the date of this letter. Please report and handover to your Archbishop and for further spiritual guidance.”
