Pentecostal Bishops in Anambra Urge Peace and Political Balance
By Emeka Chiaghanam
The Pentecostal Bishops’ Association of Anambra State (PBAAS) has called on political leaders to act with fairness and wisdom, in a statement following their 2026 Annual Convocation at Church in Power, Agu Awka.
In a communique signed by the association’s Executive President, Bishop Prince A. A. Nwodika, the bishops said the meeting had been “strong in power and in the Word,” and encouraged the Church to “remain a shining light in a dark world.”
“By their fruits you shall know them. It is only our faith in Christ that can overcome the challenges in this world,” the communique added, emphasising the need for spiritual resilience amid uncertainty.
The bishops also addressed pressing political matters in the South East. They advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his office to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally and to “correct the imbalances in the polity, which has aggravated agitations from the South East,” citing a need for “equity, fairness and socio-economic balance in the system.”
Bishop Nwodika told journalists that these measures, if implemented, could “significantly improve the much-needed peace and security in the region.”
The PBAAS also congratulated Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo on his electoral victory for a second term, saying he “did well in his first term but should do much better in his next tenure,” in line with his “Solution mantra and transformational agenda for Ndi Anambra.”
The bishops concluded the communique with a blessing for the people of Anambra State and Nigeria. “We pray that our political leaders will receive the wisdom to lead and develop a passion for the populace,” the communique stated.
Other bishops in attendance included Bishop E. M. Ezenwafor, Bishop Charles Uchenna (secretary), Bishop Festus Ozioma Ozoemena (PRO), Bishop Dominic Chukwuemeka Onuigwe, Bishop Edith Elisha, Bishop Goddy Okafor, Bishop Patrick Osaji, Bishop Lious Morah, Bishop Matthew Akhigbe, and Bishop Macpeters Olofu.
Reflecting on the gathering, Bishop Nwodika said: “We declare Jesus Lord over Anambra State and Nigeria forever. Our prayers are not just words; they are a call to conscience for every leader and citizen alike.”
The convocation comes at a critical time for the South East, where political tension and social unrest have often challenged government initiatives. By issuing this communique, the PBAAS has positioned itself as both a spiritual and moral voice in the ongoing dialogue around governance and national cohesion.
