Peter Akinola

Peter Jasper Akinola (born 27 January 1944) is the former Anglican Primate of the Church of Nigeria. He is also the former Bishop of Abuja (Nigeria's capital) and Archbishop of Province III, which covers the northern and central parts of the country. He is married and a father of six. A "low church" Evangelical, Akinola emphasizes the Bible and the teachings of the apostles (apostolic tradition) in a particular way. As one of the leaders of the G... More

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  • Jan 27, 1944 (age 68 years)

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