Archbishop of Lagos calls on politicians to stand for the truth

The Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on politicians to stand for truth as the nation approaches the 2023 elections.

Martins, who was represented by Rev. Father Anthony Godonu, made the call during a press conference to announce the list of activities to mark the 50th memorial anniversary of the first Black Archbishop in the Archdiocese of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. John Kwao Amuzu Aggey.

According to him, the late Rev JWK was a man who stood for the truth.

He urged Nigerian politicians to emulate the virtues of the late servant of God, as the country gears to elect a new president in the year 2023.

According to Mrs. Abimbola Iseyemi Haastrup, Chairperson, 50th memorial Anniversary Committee Archbishop John Kwao Amuzu Aggey, the occasion of the golden anniversary of his demise is an opportunity to review his contributions to the lives of God’s people within the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos and beyond.

John Aggey was born on March 5, 1908, to Togolese parents and was ordained a priest on April 16, 1944. Aggey served as a priest for about 28 years.

Some of the activities listed include Post-Humus birthday mass; 50th Anniversary thanksgiving mass; visitation to special Need Schools amongst others.