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“Disregard the threat”: Catholic Bishop to Electorate in South East Nigeria ahead of Polls

Feb 23, 2023

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria has urged the electorate in the South East zone to “come out en masse to vote” during the Saturday, February 25 general elections despite reported threats from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). 

Bishop Jonas Benson Okoye, transferred from Nigeria’s Awka Diocese to the Diocese of Nnewi. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Auxiliary Bishop of Nigeria’s Awka Diocese Transferred to Nnewi Diocese as Local Ordinary

Nov 9, 2021

Bishop Jonas Benson Okoye who has been serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of Nigeria’s Awka Diocese has been transferred to the Diocese of Nnewi following his appointment as the Local Ordinary of the Episcopal See located in the Southeastern part of the country.

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