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The Church of Nigeria has severed relations with the Church in Wales over the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann as Archbishop.
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Primate Henry Ndukuba denounced the development as a violation of scriptural authority and moral order.
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The Church reaffirmed its allegiance to orthodox Anglican networks committed to biblical truth.
In a move that underscores its hardline stance on homosexuality and scriptural fidelity, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally severed all ecclesiastical ties with the Church in Wales following the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann — a lesbian cleric — as the Archbishop of Wales.
The announcement was made by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry Ndukuba, during his keynote address at the Anglican Chancellors, Registrars and Legal Officers Conference (ACRLOC), held at St. Matthias House, Gudu, Abuja.
Dr. Ndukuba condemned the election of Archbishop Vann as a “departure from biblical truth” and declared that the Church of Nigeria would neither recognise nor engage with any communion that embraces what he described as “heretical teachings.”
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“The election of the Right Reverend Cherry Vann as the Archbishop of Wales is never recognized by the Church of Nigeria. We reject it. We are severing every tie and relationship with the Church of Wales,” the Primate stated in his speech.
Reiterating the Nigerian church’s commitment to upholding scriptural doctrines, Ndukuba stressed that the leadership remains “more resolute and committed” to its stance against homosexuality, warning that cultural relativism cannot replace divine commandments.
“What they call wisdom and culture is an abomination before God,” he declared.
Dr. Ndukuba further reaffirmed Nigeria’s alignment with orthodox Anglican blocs such as the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON), and its sustained partnerships with Anglican churches in Rwanda, Uganda, and others that maintain doctrinal purity.
“There is no turning back. We shall continue to focus on mission, evangelism, discipleship, and preparing the Church for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ,” he added.
Addressing the conference’s legal professionals, the Primate urged them to act as “biblical watchmen” in both Church and national affairs, warning that silence in the face of moral collapse amounts to betrayal of faith.
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“The watchman must be courageous. If he fails to warn the people, blood is on his hands. Likewise, you must speak when truth is under threat, even when legal correctness conflicts with godly conviction,” he cautioned.
The Church also recognised and honoured several of its legal officers who had recently been elevated to judicial positions, including those conferred with the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Prayers were also offered in memory of deceased members of the legal fellowship.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Ndukuba declared that the Church would remain unshaken by liberal shifts in parts of the global Anglican Communion, insisting that biblical foundations must never be compromised.
“The gates of hell shall not prevail against us. We press on with perseverance and hope, trusting that He who began this good work will bring it to completion,” he added.
