Ukodhiko mourns Archbishop Apena ~ Truth Reporters

 

By Ajiri-Oghene Oreh 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives Candidate for Isoko Federal Constituency, Pst Jonathan Ukodhiko has expressed shock at the death of the first Delta Pentecostal Archbishop, Christian Aggrey Ovwoma Apena who died at the age of 91. 

In condolence message on Monday, Ukodhiko described the death as a “colossal loss, so painful not only to the Apena family and the Christian community but Isoko at large“. 

“The late Archbishop Apena was the first Pentecostal Bishop in Delta State and the First Archbishop who consecrated many bishops and archbishops in our dear State. 

“He was an impactful teacher at the St Michael’s College at Oleh and retired as a devoted principal who contributed immensely to the sustenance of peace and the development of education in Isoko until his demise. 

“The late Apena was introduced into the Anglican family by his late father who was the first pastor in Isoko having been ordained in December 31, 1931. 

“Ordained 49years ago on January 5, 1973, the late Archbishop Christian Apena was the founder of the Bethesda Church International Inc who was noted for winning many souls for Christ. 

“We will sorely miss the fearless and inspirational Archbishop Apena who stood out as a General in the Army of the Most High God, his teachings which enabled many find purpose and meaning, and his role in ensuring an interface between the church and the State for the benefit of both governments and the people of Isoko. 

“However, we are consoled that our late spiritual father left behind a legacy of humility, integrity, truthfulness and steadfastness to God. 

“Yes, the late Archbishop Christian Aggrey Apena lived an exemplary good life, fought a good fight, kept the faith and ran the full course of the race and ended well strongly,” Ukodhiko added.