Bishop Rufus Victor Adepoju, a 57 years old Anglican Bishop, from Ekiti West diocese, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has been suspended for allegedly having sex with the another pastor’s wife working in his diocese. It was gathered that the said bishop allegedly admitted his involvement in the sex scandal.
Basklifenews learnt from the Premium Times that his suspension was contained in a letter signed by the Most Rev Henry Ndukuba, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria.
According to the letter dated 11th December, 2020:
“Advent greetings in the precious name of our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ.
“We write with a deep sense of concern and pain to suspend you from office as the Diocesan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ekiti West.
“This is sequel to your conduct giving just cause for scandal and abhorrent sexual behaviour with the wife of a priest under your employment and care. These facts were admitted by you in a meeting in our office held on Thursday December 10, 2020.
“By this suspension, you are not to partake in any activity of the Diocese as the Diocesan Bishop for a period of one (1) year effective from the date of this letter.
“Please report and handover to your Archbishop and for further spiritual guidance.
“It is our prayer that you will use the period to seek the face of God as we join in upholding you in prayers.
“The supervision of the Diocese of Ekiti is hereby devolved upon us the Primate of All Nigeria.
“The LORD be with you.”
