Bishop suspended for alleged sexual misconduct with priest’s wife
It was reported that an Anglican bishop was caught with the wife of another priest working under him.
Due to this incident, Bishop Rufus Adepoju has been suspended and will not participate in any of the events that will be held at church for one year.
The cleric handed over the letter to the archbishop dated December 11, 2020.
Rufus Adepoju, the diocesan bishop of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) of Ekiti state, has been suspended for engaging in sexual activities with the wife of another priest.
The cleric was involved with the wife of a priest under his employment and care. A letter containing his suspension dated 11 December 2020 stated that Bishop Adepoju admitted that his actions were wrong.
The bishop will not be involved in any activity of the diocese as the diocesan bishop for one year. He has been asked to provide a report and handover to his archbishop.
The leadership of the diocese of Ekiti prayed that this will give the cleric time to seek the face of God during the one year suspension. The suspended bishop had taken over the leadership from Bishop Oludare Oke who retired at the age of 70.
