??By ABDULKABIR MUHAMMED

??The Abia State Independent State Peace Architecture (ISPA) has congratulated its Chairman, Bishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, on his elevation to the Archbishop cadre. A statement signed by ISPA's Secretary, Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor, dated August 9, 2025, expressed the group's "heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed Chairman, Bishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, on his recent elevation to the esteemed office of Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria."

??Beyond Christendom, Archbishop Sunday Onuoha has been described as a humanitarian, an entrepreneur, and a politician. Celebrating the former ADC guber candidate and president of Vision Africa, ISPA maintained that, "This remarkable spiritual and leadership milestone, officially conferred by the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr. Oliver Ali Aba, is a well-deserved recognition of Archbishop Onuoha's unwavering dedication to faith, peacebuilding, and service to humanity.

??"Archbishop Onuoha has long been a beacon of peace, justice, and reconciliation in Abia State and beyond. As Chairman of ISPA, his visionary leadership, deep moral authority, and relentless commitment to fostering dialogue and nonviolence have greatly advanced the architecture of sustainable peace in the state. His elevation is not only a celebration of his ecclesiastical journey but also a reaffirmation of the vital role faith leaders play in promoting unity and coexistence in our society," he added.

??ISPA-Abia remains confident in the Bishop's sagacity, and wished him a fulfilled leadership in his adventure.

??"As he assumes greater spiritual responsibilities in the Methodist Church, we at ISPA remain confident that Archbishop Onuoha will continue to be a guiding force for peace and a strong moral compass for all stakeholders.

??"We celebrate this historic elevation and pray that God will grant Archbishop Onuoha greater wisdom, strength, and grace in his continued service to the Church, the people of Abia, and the nation at large."

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