Fear Over the Whereabouts of Missing Anambra Anglican Archbishop

The location of Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, the retired archbishop of the Niger Province and the bishop of Nnewi, is a source of tension in Anambra State.

According to information obtained, the Archbishop was last seen on Friday when he left for the State community of Umuchu.
Whether the Archbishop and his driver were kidnapped is unknown at the time this report was filed.
Intercessory prayers for the Archbishop were requested in a prayer alert released on Saturday by Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi, the bishop of Nnewi Diocese.

It says, “PRAYER ALERT from BISHOP Ndubuisi Obi of Nnewi Diocese.

Dearly Beloved people of God,

With a deeply burdened heart, we write to inform you of the distressing news that our revered Father in God, the Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala (Retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi), has been missing since yesterday morning.

He embarked on a journey to Umuchu accompanied by his driver but, unfortunately, never arrived at his destination. Since then, there has been no communication, and neither he, his driver, nor the vehicle have been located.

We earnestly plead for your fervent prayers for their safety and swift return. The relevant authorities have been contacted, and we are hopeful and trusting in God’s divine intervention for a positive resolution.

Please, join us in prayer of intercession, trusting in the Lord, whose watchful eyes never slumber, to bring our beloved Father in God, and his driver back to us safely.

Thank you for standing with us in this moment of distress”.