Jonathan’s action courageous, honourable– Afenifere
Idowu-Fearon is Anglican Communion’s next scribe
oruba socio-political group, the Afenifere, has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for admitting defeat in Saturday’s presidential election, saying his action was honourable and courageous.
The Yoruba leaders at a The Most Revd Dr Josiah Atkins Idowu-Fearon has been appointed to be the next Secretary General of the Anglican Communion.
Dr Idowu-Fearon currently serves as Bishop of Kaduna in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) where he has earned a global reputation in the Church for his expertise in Christian-Muslim relations.
He was selected out of an initial field of applicants from Oceania, Asia, Africa, Europe and meeting in Akure yesterday said President Jonathan had by that act laid a good foundation for other leaders to follow.
Addressing newsmen on behalf of the group, Pa. Fasoranti said: “By conceding victory and not tampering with democratic principles, President Jonathan has laid a very strong the Americas.
Since 1998, Idowu-Fearon has been Bishop of Kaduna, and he is the current Director of the Kaduna Anglican Study Centre. Before that he served as Bishop of Sokoto, Warden at St Francis of Assisi Theological College in Wusasa, and Provost of St. Michael’s Cathedral in Kaduna.
Responding to his appointment, Dr Idowu-Fearon said, “I am excited to take up the post of Secretary General
foundation for democracy to thrive in Nigeria and set a good example for other Nigerian leaders to emulate.”
He said as the first Nigerian sitting president to magnanimously accept electoral defeat, Jonathan had demonstrated exemplary
courage, laid a precedent of uncommon statesmanship, rare of the Anglican Communion, and to continue the fine work undertaken by my predecessors in this office.
“It is a privilege to be so honoured and recognised by the Communion to serve at this level. I look forward to serving the Anglican family with my future colleagues at the Anglican Communion Office and the Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury.”
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“He has created a benchmark for our leaders to follow in whatever contest they may find themselves”, he said.
The Yoruba leaders congratulated General Muhammadu Buhari on his victory and saluted him for his dogged and irresistible spirit. Consultative Council, Bp James Tengatenga welcomed the appointment.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he looks forward to working closely with Idowu-Fearon in the renewal of the Anglican Communion amidst the global challenges facing us today.”
Bishop Josiah, who is married to Comfort and has two children, Ibrahim and Ninma, is expected to take up the role in July 2015.