The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) demanded a change in the age-long tradition that allows the British government to appoint the Archbishop of Canterbury, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
The Primate of the Church, Archbishop Nicholas Okoh, on Wednesday in Abuja made the call at a media briefing to herald the 2012 Divine Commonwealth Conference scheduled to begin in the city next week.
NAN reports that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, is due to retire by the end of the year and according to the the tradition, the British Prime Minister is expected to name his successor.
The appointment of the new Church leader is based on the recommendations of the UK-based Crown Nominations Commission, a 16-member body made up of bishops, priests and laity. Read more
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For historical reasons that position should be based there, in my view. However according to the Anglican Communion's understanding: Apostolic Succession demands that that post remains there. You all should realize that this is now an issue because Western Protestant society has defeated itself. You all in Nigeria show that it is not a matter of West. I understand that... However, our piety was upset by the past Counterculture. I defy that social upheaval... I am a reactionary.
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