The Apostolic Church in Akwa Ibom State has suspended one of its pastors for hosting the Thanksgiving and Dedication Service of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Onna local Government area of the state.
On Sunday October 2, 2022 at the Ndon Eyo Township assembly of the Apostolic Church, Pastor E.E. Henshaw, during the service announced that he just received a message of suspension for opening the doors of the church for YPP.
He also said the Field Superintendent, Dr U.S Ukpong, PhD had ordered him to appear before the Disciplinary Council of the church the next day to explain why he should not be sacked for allowing YPP to dedicate its campaign and thank God in his assembly.
Pastor Henshaw also narrated to the congregants how on Saturday night, the police had invaded his church, harassing him and threatening to detain him should he allow YPP to attend the church.
A source privy to happenings within the Apostolic Church said, on the condition of anonymity, that a message was sent to Pastor Henshaw by the Field Superintendent but that no decision on suspension was taken against him.
At the time of this report, efforts to contact Pastor Henshaw through his phone proved abortive as he was not responding to calls.
