Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- The suspended Anglican Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of the Diocese of Awka in Anambra State, Alexander Ibezim, has sued the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Henry C. Ndukuba, over his suspension and plan to subject him to disciplinary proceedings.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Ndukuba suspended the archbishop for six months over various allegations, including the sale of church land for N2 billion.

The suspension, according to the primate, was to allow for transparent investigations into allegations against the archbishop and the diocese.

Mr Ndukuba also announced the appointment of the Bishop of the Diocese of Aguata, Samuel Ezeofor,

as the supervising bishop of...