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By  The Revd Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles | Methodist Blog Umuahia, Nigeria – October 14, 2025 The Methodist Archbishop of Umuahia and former member, Central Executive and Steering Committee, of the World Council of Churches ,   The Most Rev. Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, TFSG, DOB, JP , has expressed deep sorrow over the transition to glory of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai , the renowned Nigerian evangelist, international preacher, and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA) . In a heartfelt condolence message made available to the media, Archbishop Opoko described Dr. Ukpai’s passing as “the home call of a general of faith whose voice thundered with the power of the Gospel across nations.” “Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was a torchbearer of revival, a man who carried the fire of the Holy Spirit with grace, wisdom, and humility. His life was a gift to the Church, to Nigeria, and to the world,” Archbishop Opoko stated.   A Life Poured Out for the Gospel Born in Abia S...

By   The   Rev. Uruakpa, Onyemaechi Charles Faith and Policy Correspondent, Methodist Blog Nigeria Published: September 15, 2025 | Enugu, Nigeria Enugu, Nigeria — A Historic Plea for Peace In a solemn yet historic moment for the Nigerian Church and nation, leading Archbishops and Bishops of the South East—under the banner of the Fathers of Faith —have made a united, passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR , for the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu . The open letter, dated September 15, 2025 , was issued from the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Enugu , and signed by representatives of the Anglican, Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal communities in Igboland. Their message is clear: this is a moment for mercy, unity, and statesmanship . The Heart of the Appeal The Fathers of Faith acknowledged the sensitivity of Kanu’s case, which remains before the courts and adjourned to October 10, 2025 , bu...

Celebrating 34 Years of Abia State. Bu Uruakpa, Onyemaechi Charles  Umuahia, Abia State — August 29, 2025 As Abia State marks its 34th anniversary , the Archbishop of Umuahia Archdiocese, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, TFSG, DOB, JP , has issued a heartfelt congratulatory message to the Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR , praising his transformational leadership and developmental milestones since assuming office. A Heartfelt Message from the Archbishop In a letter released to the Methodist media and shared with the public, Archbishop Opoko extolled the Governor’s commitment to good governance, transparency, and the people’s welfare. “On behalf of the clergy, laity, and the entire Methodist family within the Archdiocese of Umuahia, I heartily congratulate Your Excellency and the good people of Abia State on this 34th anniversary of our dear state. Indeed, the story of Abia is incomplete without acknowledging God’s mercies, and at this junctu...