Anglican priest suspended over alleged fake miracles in Anambra
Reverend Ifunaya Maduka has been suspended from his position as Vicar of St Paul’s Parish, Nteje, by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). The suspension comes after accusations of staging fake miracles and manipulated prophecies involving paid participants. The church, led by Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo, stated that Maduka admitted to the allegations when confronted with evidence. A disciplinary panel will further investigate the matter.
What happened
- Reverend Ifunaya Maduka was suspended for six months without pay over allegations of fake miracles and arranged prophecies.
- The church accused him of involving and paying people to participate in staged prophetic acts.
- The suspension letter was signed by Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo, Bishop on the Niger, and dated April 27.
- Maduka admitted to the misconduct when confronted with evidence by church authorities.
- He has been ordered to hand over church property and vacate the premises, with a disciplinary panel to be set up within one month.
