Gombe Church Members Protest Against Recognition Of LGBTQ

Members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Gombe State have protested against a factional group accused of heresy and promoting LGBTQ rights.

Carrying placards rejecting LGBTQ and regionalisation, the protesters emphasised their commitment to a unified church and their opposition to what they deem as “unholy acts.”

The protest took place during the Northern and Central Nigeria Annual Conference in Gondum village, Shongom local government area of Gombe State.

According to the Resident Bishop of the Nigeria UMC, Mr Yohana Wesley, the factional group’s refusal to adhere to established procedures led to the decision to disown them.

Director of Connectional Ministry of Northern Nigeria UMC Annual Conference,

Mr Chipau Kiliyobas, noted that the disagreement over regionalisation and LGBTQ issues was the root of the contention between the two groups.

He emphasised that the traditional and majority group in the church deem LGBTQ acts as unholy.