Ex Gov Jim Nwobodo Moves Out Of Anglican Communion, Renews Wedding Vows With Wife, Patricia In Catholic Church

Former governor of Anambra state, Jim Nwobodo has moved out of the Anglican Communion.
And he made a public show of this development by renewing wedding vows with the wife, Patricia at his new place of faith – Catholic Church.

Chief Nwobodo and his were reportedly married in the Anglican Communion in the 80s.

The elaborate affair reportedly had late elder statesman Abubakar Rimi perform the function of best man.
Detailing the event that signalled Nwobodo’s public show of switch of faith a material available to societynowng.com reveal

Former governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo and wife, Patricia, were yesterday rejoined in holy matrimony by the Catholic Bishop of Enugu diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Calistus Onaga.

Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and his wife, Monica, were sponsors of the couple in the marriage in fulfillment of requirements demanded by the Catholic Church.

The marriage took place at the Bishops’ Court, Independence Layout, Enugu.

The governor thanked God for the successful wedding and prayed that the union grows from strength to strength.

In his sermon, Rev. Fr. Peter Akpunonu recalled the past cordial relationship between Chief Jim Nwobodo and the Catholic Church, especially when he was the governor of old Anambra State.

He added that the long association informed the decision of Nwobodo to join Catholic Church having been impressed by his association with the church.
Rev. Fr. Akpunonu thanked Nwobodo for having the courage to embrace Catholicism.

In a brief remark, Nwobodo observed he felt fulfilled to have fully joined the Catholic Church.

He described the development as a home coming and spiritual thing.

He assured that he would remain in the church which he said he trusts and believes in.

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