Court rejects case against Anglican Bishop in Lagos, gives reason
nion, Lagos Diocese, challenging the election of the new Bishop Humphrey Olumakaiye for lack of jurisdiction.
The Plaintiffs, who are prominent financial members and elders of the church are: Asiwaju Fola Osibo, Mr Modupe Alakija, Chief Dr Oluyomi Finnih, Chief Femi Adeniyi-William, Chief Layi Ajayi -Bembe, Mrs Laide Sasegbon, Mrs Modupe Sagoe, Mr Ade Abisogun, Mr Bukola Meadows, and MS Molara Otuyelu. Consequently, Reverend Humphrey Olumakaiye and Reverend Micheal Fape were nominated for the position.
“The letter was however disregarded, and election was conducted on 6th of February, 2018.Expectedly Reverend Humphrey Olumakaiye was announced as “elected at the purported election of 6th, February 2018.
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