From Nigeria-The Anglican Diocese of Ohaji/Egbema in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo said it would sanction members found participating in wake-keep, ‘Owu Okorosha’ festival or any other idolatrous ceremonies.
The church announced the resolution at the end of its 3rd Session and 1st Synod of the Diocese held at St. Thomas Church, Ohoba-Ohaji, Imo.
The resolution is contained in a 13-point Communiqué jointly signed by the Bishop of the Diocese, Collins Oparaojiaku and the Deputy Registrar, Noel Chukwukadibia.
It condemned what it called the “indiscriminate practise of idolatrous act” in some parts of the diocese and the ‘eight days merriment’ practised by its members prior to a burial ceremony.
The church, therefore, recommended a service of songs between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. for the family of any of its bereaved members before burial.
It called on the State Government to have a rethink in its plan to relocate any of the Faculty of study from Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwu, Ohaji.
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