Church In Crisis: Archbishop And Buhari’s Ally Resigns Amid Explosive Child Abuse Scandal

Church In Crisis: Archbishop And Buhari’s Ally Resigns Amid Explosive Child Abuse Scandal

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned following a damning report revealing a history of abuse by John Smyth, linked to the Church of England. In his resignation statement, Welby expressed deep regret over the church’s failure to address the abuses earlier, citing a “conspiracy of silence” that allowed Smyth to continue his harmful acts unchecked………CONTINUE READING 

In 2013, Welby was initially informed about Smyth’s actions and assumed law enforcement would handle the matter. However, Smyth never faced justice and died in South Africa in 2018. After careful consideration, Welby announced his decision to resign, acknowledging the church’s need for accountability and the importance of the recently published Makin report on Smyth’s abuse as “a necessary step toward a safer church.”

While Welby maintained he had no prior knowledge of the abuses before 2013, he took both personal and institutional responsibility, stating, “After twelve years of reform efforts, I believe my resignation is the best step forward for the Church of England, which I deeply cherish.”

Ireporteronline reports that Justin Welby is a close friend of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he frequently visited during Buhari’s presidency.