The Anglican Cathedral Church of St. Michael in Omoku was reportedly sealed by members of the Ogba community. The action was taken in protest against the nomination of Venerable Richard Ngozi Okpara as the Bishop-elect of the Omoku Anglican Diocese.

Reason for Sealing

Protesters alleged that Venerable Okpara’s nomination disregarded the established liturgical and hierarchical procedures of the Anglican Church. They pointed specifically to the role of the House of Bishops, the body responsible for making such appointments.

Community Reaction

The sealing of the cathedral has been described by some observers as a form of ethnic protest, with critics condemning it as “ethnic jingoism.”

Historical Context

The incident has drawn comparisons to a past case in Diobu, where St. Andrew Mile 1 Church remained sealed for 15 years before a resolution was reached.