Catholic Bishop Rejects Award From Ebonyi Governor Umahi, Wants Charges Against Illegally Detained Priest, Ngwuta, Dropped | Sahara Reporters

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The Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Chukwu has rejected Governor David Umahi's nomination for the maiden state honours award 2022 as Commander, Ebonyi Hall of Fame (CEHF). Chukwu who was appointed as bishop on July 6, 2021, by Pope Francis to replace his predecessor, Most Rev Michael Okoro, who retired as bishop on account of age, was consecrated and installed as Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki on August 6, 2022.

Catholic Bishop Rejects Award From Ebonyi Governor Umahi, Wants Charges Against Illegally Detained Priest, Ngwuta, DroppedHe advised Governor Umahi that instead of giving him an award,"I would prefer you set in motion, actions that would facilitate the termination of murder and sundry charges against my priest, Rev. Fr. Timothy Ngwuta."

He advised Governor Umahi that instead of giving him an award,"I would prefer you set in motion, actions that would facilitate the termination of murder and sundry charges against my priest, Rev. Fr. Timothy Ngwuta." "I wish to sincerely thank you for your thoughtful consideration in selecting me for the Maiden State of Honours Award. I am grateful to you and your government for deeming me fit for the award.

Meanwhile, Governor Umahi's nomination letter, which he also personally signed, marked GOV/EBS/OM/3.42/V/350, and addressed to the bishop was titled:"Notification of your selection for the maiden state honours award 2022 as Commander, Ebonyi Hall Of fame ." A source had said the priest was arrested and framed for being responsible for a crisis that had been ongoing for a while.

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