Clergyman recants on polygamy, apologises to church, followers

Former Anglican priest in Nnewi Diocese, Anambra State, Rev. Ogbuchukwu Lotanna, has recanted his stand on polygamy after resigning from the Communion barely three months ago.

Lotanna, who announced his decision to return to the church, said his action was informed by his misinterpretation of revelations he received on a divine movement for sexual purity.

In an apology letter, titled: ‘To All Beloved In Christ And All It May Concern: Rescinding From My Pro-Polygamy Movement,’ submitted to the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Ndubisi Obi, at Nnewi, and made available to newsmen, yesterday, Lotanna pledged to give full and undivided attention to all that God had called him to do as a priest, in obedience to instituted authority of the Church. 

He charged all, especially the over 200 persons that indicated interest to join his proposed new church, to disregard his previous comments on the movement, promising not to speak or work against doctrines of his church.

The statement reads in part: “I wish to inform the general body of Christ, and the general public that I have submitted a letter of apology to my Lord Bishop for resigning from being a member of the body of Clergy Association of Diocese of Nnewi (Anglican Communion).