Bishop Diocese of Kubwa (Anglican Communion) Rt. Rev. Duke Akamisoko yesterday hailed the Buhari administration on its fight against corruption.
He, however, said the anti-graft agencies must not use the battle as a ploy for persecuting political opponents.
Speaking during the pre-Synod news conference in Abuja, he said this year’s theme is: “And you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.”
Akamisoko said: “We note and commend the present government for the fight against corruption. The media in the last few weeks have been reporting the arraignment of some past governors over alleged money laundering.
“We commend the Federal Government for this renewed fight; we must also urge the agency responsible for the prosecution not to use the process as a means of persecuting political opponents.
“The due process of law should be allowed to take its course on anyone found guilty of corruption, no matter how highly placed in the society.”
Akamisoko urged the leadership of the National Assembly to resolve its differences so as to enhance the quality of governance.
He said insurgency had resurfaced in some parts of the North.
The bishop urged the government to step up intelligence in fighting insurgency.
According to him, “the President should bring his experience as a military general to bear on the complete eradication of the Boko Haram sect.”
On gay marriage, he said should the President legalise it, the church would protest it.
“It is sad that America has today agreed that it is a normal lifestyle in their country. But I don’t think with the visit of Buhari to America, they will be able to compel him. Even though if they compel him and they agree, I am sure I am going to be part of the people that will lead a powerful delegation to protest in the streets against such a practice. We will not accept it.
“We, as a church, have made our stand known; the Nigerian people, irrespective of religion, have also made their stand known. So, I am sure if Buhari wants to last long in this government and get our support, he will never agree with the U.S. to bring that into our country.“
The bishop also spoke about the church’s hospital, soon to be opened to the public, saying the hospital would have two resident doctors.
The bishop took reporters on a tour of the hospital, which is on the premises of St. Andrew Anglican Church in Kubwa.
He said the proposed Anglican University was suspended because the National Universities Commission (NUC) refused to approve its 25 hectares at Pegyi.
Akamisoko said the commission insisted that the church acquired 100 hectares, but getting such a large expanse of land in Abuja is difficult.
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