The Traditional Rulers also called on the new Bishop to proceed to Ahiara Diocese and commence duties.
The Mbaise nation has been embroiled in turbulence in recent times following the rejection of Okpaleke as Bishop of Ahiara Diocese despite his consecration
Mbaise nation consists of three local Governments and has a huge population.
Okpalaeke hails from Anambra State. Due to stiff opposition to his consecration, the consecration ceremony was held outside Diocese.
The grouse of Mbaise people mainly Catholics is hinged on the fact the Mbaise is the second largest producer of Catholics in the world after Ireland.
Unveiling the position of the traditional rulers today in Mbaise, the Chairman, Mbaise Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Eze Chidiume Okoro said the newly consecrated Bishop is welcome to Mbaise land.
He said it is preposterous for anyone to condemn the Bishop when he has not been given the opportunity to function in his new capacity.
He stressed that peace ought to reign in Mbaiseland, stating that it is totally untrue that church matter are the exclusive preserve of the laity and the priests.
He admitted that since the matter begun to rage on, traditional rulers in the area have not been happy about the development and this prompted the council to engage in serious consultations before it arrived on its present position.
Eze Okoro added that the controversy trailing the consecration of the Bishop as approved by the papacy does not mean that Mbaise people are not disposed to receive and welcome visitors. He maintained that traditional rulers in the area are disposed to peace in Mbaise nation, stating that it will be premature for anyone to reject the new Bishop when he is yet to assume duties.
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