Lewisham mayor Brenda Dacres announced the immediate resignation of councillor Kim Powell from her cabinet position due to scrutiny surrounding her role within the United Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG). Opposition councillor Hau-Yu Tam deemed the resignation appropriate but urged for an apology, citing allegations of abuse tied to UCKG. Despite Dacres denying any official relationship with the church, past claims of exploitation have surfaced. Powell will continue serving on the council for Hither Green ward but has been replaced by Cllr Ese Erheriene as cabinet member for business.
Cllr Powell's resignation was necessary due to concerns raised about her ties to UCKG, prompting calls for accountability and an apology from the mayor.
Tam emphasized the mayor's need to address allegations against UCKG, stating that the community's trust in local governance requires transparency on such relationships.
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