Anglican Church Suspends Vicar Over Alleged Fake Prophesies And Miracles In Anambra State
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has suspended the Vicar of St. Paul’s Parish, Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ifunaya Maduka, over allegations of staging false prophecies and miracles. Maduka was handed a six-month suspension without pay following what the church described as conduct unbecoming of an ordained priest. In a suspension letter dated April 27, 2026, the Bishop of the Diocese on the Niger, Owen Nwokolo, accused the cleric of orchestrating “arranged and manipulated” prophecies by allegedly using individuals he knew and paid, while presenting such acts as genuine manifestations of divine power. According to the bishop, the priest admitted involvement in the practice when confronted with evidence. The letter stated that the allegations raised serious ecclesiastical and moral concerns, including false prophecy, deception of the faithful, abuse of the name of God, and conduct that could amount to obtaining money under false pretence. The dio...