Hundreds of members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Gombe State have protested against a factional group accused of promoting LGBTQ rights and regionalization.
Hundreds of members of the United Methodist Church in Gombe State have protested against a factional group accused of promoting LGBTQ rights and regionalization. The members made the bold stance against the recognition of LGBTQ rights during a protest that took place at the Northern and Central Nigeria Annual Conferences in Gondum village, Shongom local government area of Gombe State.
Chipau Kiliyobas, Director of Connectional Ministry of Northern Nigeria UMC Annual Conference, noted that the disagreement over regionalization and LGBTQ issues was the root of the contention between the two groups. Bishop John Schol, representing the Council of Bishops from the United States, attempted to reconcile the factions and unify all church members. However, his remarks were met with resistance from the protesters.
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