Global Methodist Church applauds Taraba Gov for upholding rule of law
From Andrew Ojih, Jalingo.
The Presiding Bishop of the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria, Dr John Pena on Thursday applauded Taraba state governor, Agbu Kefas for restoring peace and upholding the rule of law in Taraba state.
Pena in a statement signed and made available to Journalists in Jalingo said the decisive intervention in demolishing the brazen false claims and deceitful narratives peddled by the two breakaway factions of the defunct United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) rescued the Church in the state.
“Sir, your stand to debunked the assertion by Rev. Ande I. Emmanuel’s despicable and calculated lies in his Facebook post dated February 7, 2026 was quite commendable.
“Your quest to refuse the fabrication brazenly claimed that the Jatutu Memorial Cathedral a sacred property of the Global Methodist Church has been fixed as the venue for their proposed reconciliation service on February 22, 2026 in direct defiance of the ironclad court order from the Jalingo Upper Area Court prohibiting access by both parties pending resolution of the suit in court shows your respect for the rule of law.
“Sir, as a father of the state and God fearing leader, your forthright exposure and utter dismantling of these vile, misleading distortions have not only vindicated the TRUTH but have decisively safeguarded peace and order in Taraba State’s Christian community against such reckless provocations” the statement highlighted.
The statement added that members of the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria remains unchanged in their doctrines which is solely biblical as enshrined in the words of God.
“We recognize and applaud your decisive timely intervention, fatherly role into the issue concerning the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria and the conflict entrepreneurs of the defunct United Methodist Church in Nigeria.
“Beyond this matter, your strategic alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC), positioning Taraba State within the broader framework of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, reflects bold leadership and foresight aimed at accelerating growth, strengthening institutions, and unlocking greater opportunities for our people.
“The Global Methodist Church in Nigeria stands firmly in support of your administration’s efforts to promote peace, development, and good governance.
“We remain committed to constructive corrections on any issue that relates to our denomination for the advancement of good leadership.
“The Global Methodist Church in Nigeria pledges our absolute, unwavering support and ironclad partnership with your administration” the statement maintained.
