The Owo Diocese of Anglican Communion has advised the member of the House of Representatives for Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, Hon Timehin Adelegbe to call his media aides to order over their reactions to the recent criticism of the lawmaker by the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt Revd Ayodeji Fagbemi.
Bishop Fagbemi had at a commemoration service for the departed Governor Akeredolu, SAN, in St Andrews Cathedral Owo where he presided, criticised Adelegbe for alleged poor performance and inaccessibility to his constituents.
The criticism had sparked further criticisms from other constituents in the social media.
Reacting, Adelegbe had described the criticisms as unjustified in view of his creditable performance and warm interactions with his constituents. Also, his media team had in statements faulted the Bishop’s criticism as lies.
In a statement by Adesoye Ajayi, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Diocese of Owo, Anglican Communion, the church said: “In light of this, the Diocesan Media & Legal Teams respectfully appeal to our elders within the Diocese who have close ties with Hon. Adelegbe to urge him to call his media aides to order.”
Following is the full statement titled “The Challenge of Leadership: A Call for Decorum and Godly Wisdom”.
“We sincerely appreciate the patience and maturity demonstrated by our esteemed father in God, The Lord Bishop of Owo Anglican Diocese, The Rt Revd Stephen Ayodeji Fagbemi, PhD (Kent), FICT, FAT.
Recent media statements by the aides of Hon. Timehin Adelegbe and reactions from certain political figures to the Bishop’s passing remarks during the remembrance service for the Late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, at the Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Owo, on December 27, 2024, have stirred controversy.
Despite the provocations, we thank God for the Bishop’s Godly wisdom in handling the situation. Accusations labeling the Bishop as a liar reflect a broader moral decline that the Church strives to address in our society.
The Bishop’s remarks to Hon. Timehin Adelegbe during the recognition of dignitaries were meant as an admonition—an opportunity for self-reflection and growth. However, in this era, where many seek accolades regardless of their contributions, such counsel is often met with resistance.
In light of this, the Diocesan Media & Legal Teams respectfully appeal to our elders within the Diocese who have close ties with Hon. Adelegbe to urge him to call his media aides to order.
We extend our gratitude to His Lordship for his courageous leadership. May the Lord continue to bless his episcopacy with grace and divine favor.”
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