Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has suspended its Bishop of Awka and Metropolitan Archbishop on the Niger in Anambra State, Alexander Ibezim.

The Primate of the church, Henry Ndukuba, announced the suspension in a letter addressed to the embattled archbishop.

In the letter dated 13 October 2026, Mr Ndukuba, directed Mr Ibezim to proceed on six months' leave with "immediate effect" while investigations into allegations against him and recent developments in the diocese commence.

The primate also barred Mr Ibezim from officiating any activities of the church in the Province of the Niger or the Anglican Diocese of Awka throughout the period of his mandatory leave.

Mr Ndukuba explained that the decision to or...