An Anglican bishop suspended for alleged sexual intercourse with the wife of another priest

Jaiyeorie December 16, 2020

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Rufus Adepoju, diocesan bishop of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Community) Ekiti West has been suspended for alleged sexual misconduct. The announcement of his suspension was conveyed in a letter dated December 11, 2020, and was signed by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, the Reverend Henry Ndukuba. It was learned that Adepoju, who was allegedly caught with the priest's wife under his employment and care, admitted that he had committed an injustice. With his suspension, the bishop will not participate in church activities for a year.

“Advent greetings in the precious name of our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. 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.

“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 is hereby devolved upon us the Primate of All Nigeria. The LORD be with you.”