Buhari congratulates Rev. Akinwale as new Methodist Church Archbishop of Abuja

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja –

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated His Grace, the Most Reverend Michael Olusegun Akinwale as he officially assumes office as the new Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese of the Methodist Church Nigeria.

The President in a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, wished the Archbishop a successful Enthronement ceremony on Sunday, March 5, 2023, to be performed by the Prelate, Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Oliver Ali Aba.

President Buhari, while commending Archbishop Akinwale for his services to the church particularly, during his immediate past position as the Secretary of Conference, expressed confidence that he will deploy his wealth of experience to do greater exploits in his new post in Abuja.

The President enjoined the Archbishop and other church leaders to use their exalted positions to preach love, unity and peaceful co-existence among their followers, especially during this period of general elections in the country.

According to him, “Our religious leaders have a crucial role to play in promoting brotherhood in our nation since they command large following and should serve as vanguards of peace and stability. As role models, their utterances and messages have the capacity to influence their listeners positively or negatively.”

President Buhari also prayed for Archbishop Akinwale to have a blessed tenure as he continues to serve God and humanity in his new capacity in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.