Lagos Anglican bishop tasks leaders on accountability

The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos South-West, Anglican Communion, Rt Revd Dr Ebenezer Adewole, asserted on Tuesday that the church remains vocal on Nigeria's issues, but its message is increasingly ignored.

Speaking at a press conference in Lagos ahead of the Diocese's first Synod, Adewole called on political leaders to view themselves as stewards of the populace rather than hoarders of personal wealth. He stressed that genuine national progress hinges on widespread adoption of accountability and integrity.

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We need to change our ways, change our thoughts and change our actions. Leaders should see themselves as trustees working for the benefit of the commonwealth and not for personal gain.

"We need to change our ways, change our thoughts and change our actions. Leaders should see themselves as trustees working for the benefit of the commonwealth and not for personal gain," Adewole stated. He reiterated the church's prophetic duty to speak out on national matters, attributing the lack of attention to the proliferation of other voices.

Adewole also announced that the Diocese of Lagos South-West, established on November 25, 2025, after separation from the Diocese of Lagos West, would convene its inaugural Synod under the theme "Transformation." He added that while the church cannot govern, it can support and pray for ethical individuals to enter public service, insisting that public officials should be evaluated on their performance.

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The church has a prophetic responsibility over the nation, and the Church has not been silent. The challenge is that people no longer listen to the church because there are too many voices out there.