A Catholic priest from Gboko diocese in Benue state on Wednesday 27 December 2017 stopped the State Governor, Chief. Samuel Ortom from making a speech at the thanksgiving service to mark the 64th birthday of Senator George Akume at St Christopher's church Wannune, Tarka LG.

According to sources in Wannune, the Parish Priest , Reverend Father Ashwe, did not allow the Governor to make his speech on the issue of non payment of salaries in the State.
Fr Ashwe said, during service, there was no way the governor would be allowed to talk.

Ashwe further explained to his people that the governor has failed to pay workers salaries thus causing hardship to workers in the State.

Akume had spoken at the thanksgiving mass and gave the microphone to Ortom to make a speech about the situation of things in Benue but Rev Father Ashwe did not allow the governor make his remarks, asking him to wait until they get to the reception venue where he could lie to the people about salary issues and other matters as much as he wanted. Ashwe added that he would not allow Ortom to stand in God’s house to deceive the people again.

Terver Akase, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor has however released a statement saying there is no rift between the governor and the Gboko Catholic diocese.


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This priest na correct guy man.
Let Ortom go and address his Fulani friends in a mosque.

Very courageous priest. They should continue to hold those in power accountable

If only other priests will emulate you on this.

∆ See beta person!!! ∆

Good,he should go and lie to them at the reception venue

I do not believe the story in its entirety. Catholic Priests normally do no encourage the use of their church to promote political opinions. The statements attributed to the priest is unlikely anyway.

well done catholic priest. Okorocha, na u e remain.

I SALUTE THIS PRIEST

Expect this also from Adeboye

I am proud to be a Roman Catholican

If na Adeboye or Oyedipo, those criminals for just collect money

Really makes me a proud Catholic.

This is what all religious leaders should be doing. Not inviting politicians, giving them front seats and allowing them talk nonsense from the pulpit.

True servant of the most High

See guts. Though he was very blunt but i respect his boldness and fearlessness.

Onye isiala eme ihe ala na aso nso

Catholic priests are always courageous

The fake pastor at Aso rock is swimming in lies.

Thank God people are beginning to find their voice

Nice one. If the church can stand up against people like this then Nigeria will be better off.

abokibuhari:
I am proud to be a Roman Catholican

If na Adeboye or Oyedipo, those criminals for just collect money

scam started from Catholic Church...

God bless this Rev Father. At least you have spoken on behalf of the people of Benue. If he has a conscience he will go home and have a rethink. God will protect you cos this politicians are muderers.

How I wish other pastors will follow suit and close the door of churches against them.

Good Job Catholic priest!!!
Instead of working on paying salaries, the governor came to spew thrash as usual.....

This is wht is expected of all priests n pastors.
Not those yahoo pastors tht conive with politician to lie n deceive the people.
VP Osinbajo is the worst.
Pastor tuned bakare has been mute in this charade called Buhari n APC government.

Catholics leading the way...

You have done well to cut him short.
Or he would have started a campaign ...

pastors dey are just like police, when you give them change they salute you, but when you don't, they stop you from addressing the church

mitchew fake pastors everywhere you go

Good .

berrystunn:


scam started from Catholic Church...

Which is your own church

30 minutes gone and you have not told us your own church. Are you ashamed of your church or are you a Muslim?