Diocese of Atamunu debunks fabricates, blackmail stories by a priest accusing bishop of maltreatment

Stanley Ihedigbo

Diocese of Atamunu, Methodist Church Nigeria has debunked fabricated and blackmail stories by one of its priests, Rev. Victor Okon Uloh against the bishop, Rt. Rev. Barr. Otuekong Alexander Ukut.

The priest alleged that the man of God, loved by all the ministers and members of the diocese physically assaulted him and kneeled him down.

According to the statement made available to the pressmen yesterday, the Diocese noted that the attention of the Bishop, the Lay President, the Ministerial Staff and the entire Laity of Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Atamunu, has been drawn to a series of sensational, concocted, fabricated stories and blackmail that has been circulating in the Social Media Platforms.

It stated that these fabrications are untrue and unfounded and are hereby denied and denounced in their entirety.

“The Sponsor, a Priest and Full-Time Student of the University of Calabar who is currently under Disciplinary Proceedings is embarking on a futile attempt to truncate and derail the course of justice which are being undertaken under the 2021 Methodist Church Nigeria Constitution and Bookof Resolutions.

“He has also been advised to submit himself to Neuro-Psychiatric and Mental Examinations by Professionals. The Diocese hereby calls on all well-meaning Christians to pray for him and his Co-sponsors while the public is assured that justice will be done to the satisfaction of all as Methodist Church Nigeria the Premier Church in the country is known for Equity, Justice, and Fair hearing, and spiritual upliftment of all its members”, they emphasized.

The statement, signed by key officials including the Bishop, Lay President, and Synod Secretary, reflects the Diocese’s stance on the matter and their commitment to upholding the principles of justice and fairness.