The Apostolic Faith, West and Central Africa, has announced the excommunication of Ubong Uwak, following a series of public actions that drew sharp criticism in both religious and social circles. The announcement was made on Friday morning by the District Superintendent, Reverend Isaac Adigun, during the ongoing Camp Meeting for West and Central Africa.
According to the church, the decision was taken after Mr. Uwak made public posts shortly after the death of his wife, Glory, and before her burial, sparking outrage. “The Apostolic Faith does not condone abuse of any kind—whether directed at men, women, or children,” the church said in a statement. While emphasizing its commitment to love and compassion, the church added that it would continue to pray for Uwak’s “healing and restoration.”
The controversy began on July 9, when the 41-year-old widower, known online as Ubby Uwak, posted in a Christian singles Facebook group seeking a “God-fearing sister.” His wife had not yet been buried, and her death, according to an autopsy, was still the subject of serious questions.
Glory’s former employer, Roberta Edu, was among those who raised alarms, alleging the autopsy showed signs of head trauma and suggesting that the circumstances of Glory’s death were violent. Edu, who helped fund the autopsy and pushed for legal action, said the case was initially pursued but later lost momentum after Glory’s family withdrew their complaint. Uwak was arrested but subsequently released.
Public suspicion grew after inconsistencies surfaced in Uwak’s social media posts. In February, he referred to his late wife as “the mother of my kids” in a birthday tribute, yet in his July dating post, he described himself as childless. Days later, on July 20, he published a mourning message to Glory, writing, “Princess I can’t still place my hands on what happened. But God will avenge your death.”
Glory’s burial is scheduled for August 1, 2025, but the debate surrounding her death, and Uwak’s actions, continues to draw heated reactions online. While some criticize him for insensitivity and question his role in his wife’s death, others argue that he may simply be seeking companionship as a means of healing.
For now, the Apostolic Faith has cut ties with Uwak, underscoring its zero-tolerance stance on abuse and the sanctity of marriage. The case, meanwhile, remains with the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).
