Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, retired Anglican Archbishop of the Niger Province has been declared missing.
Okpala and his driver according to sources, were last seen on Friday morning while traveling to Umuchu, Aguata Local Government Area of the State.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State hails from Aguata LGA.
NewsBand also gathered that all efforts made by his members and the church to establish contact with either him or the driver proved abortive and he had not arrived at his destination.
Though, it remains uncertain whether the Archbishop and his driver have been abducted.
Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi, has called for intercessory prayers for the missing Archbishop and his driver.
A prayer alert issued on Saturday reads, “PRAYER ALERT from BISHOP Ndubuisi Obi of Nnewi Diocese.
“With heavy hearts, we share the distressing news that our esteemed Father in God, the Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, has been missing since yesterday morning.”
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“He set out on a journey to Umuchu with his driver but has regrettably not reached his destination. Since that time, there has been no communication, and neither he, his driver, nor the vehicle has been found.”
“We earnestly implore you to offer fervent prayers for their safety and prompt return. The appropriate authorities have been alerted, and we remain hopeful, trusting in God’s divine intervention for a positive outcome.”
“Please join us in intercessory prayer, relying on the Lord, who never slumbers, to bring our beloved Father in God and his driver safely back to us.”
“Thank you for standing by us during this distressing time.”
Meanwhile, Anambra State police command is yet to issue a statement in respect to the development.
