From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Abia State Government has denied a publication on a Facebook page of the Apostolic Christian Church Mission (ACCM), purporting that Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex C. Otti has recognised a General Overseer for the Church and approved its annual convention.
A statement signed by K. C. Wiper, Special Assistant on Religious Matters to the Abia State Governor said Otti has neither approved the lifting of ban earlier placed on the 2024 annual convention nor endorsed anyone as General Overseer.
“It is important to state categorically that the Governor has no role in selecting leadership for the Church, or any church for that matter.
“Government wishes to state that its interest in the ACCM matter is only to ensure against the breakdown of law and order, sequel to the unhealthy leadership tussle going on in the church.”
The statement said urther announcements will be made in the matter in due course.