Methodist Church of Nigeria has flayed president Goodluck Jonathan on the state pardon granted former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and others, saying it was not too late for the authority to reverse some of its decisions with regards to the pardon.
The church in a statement at the end of the 22nd annual synod of the church’s Diocese of Remo, Oko Circuit, Sagamu, Ogun State, under the theme “What if the Lord had not been on our side”, said it was a wrong signal in relation to the fight against corruption.
The statement, signed by Rev. J. F. Osifuwa, Synod Secretary, Sir O. A. Jibodu, Lay President and Rt Rev. Babatunde Taiwo, Bishop, Diocese of Remo said: “The Synod observes with serious concern the series of state pardons granted those who have demonstrated abuse of office, corruption per excellence, absolute lack of care for the poor.”
“It is hereby being recommended that it is not too late for the authorities to reverse some of their decisions in this regard.”
The Synod urged the Federal Government to address the “perennial power instability.”
The statement also added that regular power supply will definitely enhance economic growth and development, promote rapid industrialisation and revive moribund factories and industries across Nigeria
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