Rev. Lotanna Ogbuchukwu, a former Anglican priest in the Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra State, who abruptly left the Diocese of Nnewi Anglican Communion three months ago after purportedly receiving a revelation about a divine movement for sexual purity, has now announced his decision to rejoin the Diocese.
Rev. Ogbuchukwu claimed that his misinterpretation of revelations he had about a supernatural movement for sexual purity was what motivated him to take action.
Insisting that polygamy was not a sin, the young priest, a lawyer, withdrew from the Nnewi Anglican Communion on September 10. He was called back on December 24, 2022, after making an unreserved public apology
The statement reads, “I wish to inform the general body of Christ and the general public that I have submitted a letter of apology to my Lord Bishop for resigning from being a member of the body of Clergy Association of Diocese of Nnewi (Anglican Communion).
“What led to my action was my misinterpretation of the revelations I received on a divine movement for S3XUAL PURITY. I have since pledged to give a full and undivided attention to all that God has called me to do as a priest in obedience to the instituted authority of the Church.
“I have understood that for any program(s) to achieve sexual purity, it must of necessity be that which should build the CHURCH OF CHRIST and should be accepted by her. And I cannot be numbered among those fighting the Church.
“Hence; I, REV. OGBUCHUKWU MAKUO LOTANNA (ESQ) hereby withdraw my humble self from propagation of the POLYGAMY movement and plead with everyone (especially the over 200 persons that indicated interest for us to kick-start a Church, which I personally, never did) to jettison all I have said so far on this movement AS I HAVE BACKED OFF AND I AM FULLY BACK TO MY CHURCH and I have promised not to speak or work against the sound and godly doctrines of my Church, Anglican Communion.
“I have also withdrawn and DELETED all the videos and messages I have preached or posted on the subject from all my social media handles and have CLOSED all the channels.
“There are other programs for sexual purity the church will appreciate and be at home with, which will also help to build the society at large. I will henceforth be preoccupied with such programs to showcase my GENUINE INTENTIONS.
“I thank those who have handled my case with love, prayers and maturity, and apologize to those who may have been disappointed in me, deceived or offended by my action.
“I remain your brother and it is my desire that we all continue in the path of holiness and remain “RAPTURABLE” in CHRIST.”
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