Archbishop Nicholas Okoh has been chosen as primate-elect of the Church of Nigeria to replace Archbishop Peter Akinola, the current primate who is due to retire in March 2010.
According to the schismatic group, the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA):
“Archbishop Okoh is a Godly leader and CANA is delighted that he will be leading the Church of Nigeria. He is a strong supporter of CANA and the Anglican Church in North America, and has been instrumental in helping to advance the orthodox Anglican GAFCON movement.
For more on the election read the pre-election story at All Africa.
UPDATE:
The announcement from the Church of Nigeria is here.
A new Primate has emerged for the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in the person of Archbishop Nicholas Orogodo Okoh. (57 this November ) He is presently the Archbishop of Bendel Province and bishop of Asaba.
The news of his election was announced today 15th September, 2009 by the Dean of the Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Maxwell Anikwenwa immediately after the election by the Episcopal Synod held in Umuahia, Abia State.