President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, congratulated Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Centre in celebration of his 20th year of priesthood.

A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President commended the cleric for what he described as his “extraordinary intrepidity and remarkable patriotism.”

He described Mbaka as a great priest who is not afraid to speak truth, even at the cost of his own life or being hated by those in power.

He said the priest is a remarkable example that religious leaders are the conscience and moral compass of the society.

He said Mbaka 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.

“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,” the statement said.

Buhari, who said he was 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.

Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/20th-anniversary-buhari-hails-mbaka/#sthash.OVCzLTFP.dpuf

really?

Congratulations my arz. You are congratulating a man that you have set out to victimise his people because they did not vote for you. I smh..

"Buhari, who said he was 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."
Amen and so shall it be unto u too PMB. I notice the wailers are now reducing, they've being seeing the "change" we told them about.

God bless Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka. Sai Buhari all the way!

#WeToldTANoids

Maybe that is what made him a great man among equals or rather his fellow kinsmen.