After a priest, identified as Rev. Fr. Kefas Gogwim denied parishioners access into his parish for failing to show their Permanent Voters Card PVC, on Sunday, June 12, the Catholic Diocese of Pankshin in Plateau state has reacted.
Reacting, the Catholic Diocese of Pankshin in Plateau state distanced itself from the actions of Rev. Fr. Kefas Gogwim,
Within Nigeria recalls that in a viral video, the clergyman could be seen stopping parishioners at the entrance of the church. He asked those with their PVCs to enter the church hall while those without their PVCs to return home. He said his action is to encourage his members to ensure they get their PVCs so they can participate in the forthcoming general elections.
However, in a statement released, the Director of Communications of the Diocese, Rev Fr. Andrew Dewan Danjuma, stated that the action of the priests does not have the approval of the Bishop nor is it a policy of the diocese.
Read the statement below
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