By Levinus Nwabughiogu, Francis Igata

ENUGU—Enugu cleric, Catholic Priest and founder of Enugu Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka,
yesterday, celebrated his 20th priesthood anniversary, describing it as victory over enemies of
truth and blackmailers. This came just as President
Muhammadu Buhari hailed the patriotic spirit of Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka saying that ”Father Mbaka is a great priest who was not afraid to speak truth to
power, even at the cost of his own life or being hated by leaders in power.”

It should be re-called that Mbaka’s message of
change, which he delivered before the March 28
presidential election, attracted criticisms, especially
from the supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Speaking at the Christ the King Parish, Enugu, during his 20th anniversary mass, attended by thousands of worshippers, including the wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, the cleric said despite all the attacks against him, God continued to protect him because he remained on the side of the truth.

He declared: “I am not tired after 20 years, 20 years
of good health; 20 years of miracles from God; 20
years of hard apostolic work; 20 years in the hand of God.

“There was a time they blackmailed me; they were
saying such things like ‘Mbaka why? Mbaka this,
Mbaka that’, but I have remained in the hand of God.”

He, however, said he had forgiven his attackers,
praying God to “forgive all those who have fought us on the course of this ministry and bless those who have stood behind us.”

In a special message, entitled, ’20-point agenda,’ Fr.
Mbaka said he was praying for President Buhari “that God will protect him so that enemies will not destroy him. I also pray for Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi so that God will not allow occultic men to steal his vision.”

In a brief chat with journalists, the spokesman of the ministry, Maximus Ugwuoke said blackmail and
unnecessary criticisms had rather strengthened the
cleric.

According to him: “Those who are saying he should
stay out of politics are misguided. It is part of the role of priests. So, they are merely trying to cow him down but I can tell you that Fr. Mbaka is not
somebody to be intimidated; the more they do this,
the more he is strengthened.

“In these past years, you can see how God had
vindicated him; you can see his prophetic message
before the general elections; at a time, he was
repeating that prophecy even in the face of threat to
his life. So, today, we are celebrating victory against
enemies of truth.”

President Buhari in a statement by a Senior aide on
Media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, President
Buhari said “Father Mbaka is a great priest who was
not afraid to speak truth to power, even at the cost of his own life or being hated by leaders in power.”

According to the statement, “Mbaka was a
remarkable example that religious leaders are the
conscience and moral compass of the society.”
The statement further stated that the priest “rose to
the occasion to add his voice in support of good
governance and identify with ordinary Nigerians in
the face of despair and uncertain future.”
It also explained that adding “one’s voice to make
one’s country better has nothing to do with politics”,
and that as the “conscience of the nation”, religious
leaders cannot afford to be aloof or indifferent to the miseries of the people.”

According to the statement, President said “though
honest opinions attract hostility from leaders
detached from reality”, history would be kind to
Father Mbaka for courageously speaking truth to
power, even at great risks.

President Buhari, who said he is “overwhelmed by
Mbaka’s sincerity and patriotism” prayed to God to
grant the Priest more good health, long life and
wisdom in the service of humanity, adding that he is a fountain of inspiration to all Nigerians.



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Continue praying for him,

For me I'll continue to pray also for Jonathan.

Ok

Thats wonderful

The Igbos are praying while the north and west are ruling. Continue praying, me sef dey pray for our presido

over to you PDP wailing wailers
av you prayed for buhari and Nigeria today ?
hit like if yes.

The few good igbos

nitt:
The few good igbos

so true..... ...God bless Father Mbaka....

coolitempa:


so true..... ...God bless Father Mbaka....

Amen dr

Yes oo.Baba needs the prayers, to protect him from the axe of the cabal. But we need to start seeing more and more of the change.

Oyind17:
The Igbos are praying while the north and west are ruling. Continue praying, me sef dey pray for our presido

The North and west have been ruling for almost 50 years, are they any better than Igbos? Tell me something new.

Its been long since father mbaka made news, has he gotten over his issues and probing? Seems coming to limelight again don dey hungry him again. He should be careful with political involvement so he won't end up entangling himself in it again. This administration is different.

What do you expect from A shameless and bigoted "priest" full of vile and hatred..

You blamed and criticized GEJ for Boko Haram killings in the North East...but for two months now,,Boko Haram have up to not less than 700 innocent souls and yet you forgot to open that your trashy mouth to criticize buhari..

You have no business in politics and yet you played the role of a political antagonist before march 28


Mbaka....You just proved to the world that you are a disgrace and a disappointment to the church..

Since you know the hectic nature of the seat of the President,,, Instead of Portraying your sheer stupidity and arrogance,, why didn't you pray for GEJ....

You will remain a shame and a waste to the Christendom!!!


may God bless GEJ!!

bobbiekrantz:
What do you expect from A shameless and bigoted "priest" full of vile and hatred..

You blamed and criticized GEJ for Boko Haram killings in the North East...but for two months now,,Boko Haram have up to not less than 700 innocent souls and yet you forgot to open that your trashy mouth to criticize buhari..

You have no business in politics and yet you played the role of a political antagonist before march 28


Mbaka....You just proved to the world that you are a disgrace and a disappointment to the church..

Since you know the hectic nature of the seat of the President,,, Instead of Portraying your sheer stupidity and arrogance,, why didn't you pray for GEJ....

You will remain a shame and a waste to the Christendom!!!


may God bless GEJ!!

Amen! GEJ is a blessed man. it just goes to show how human we all are. in my opinion Mbaka missed it.