Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, a fiery Enugu Catholic Priest, has apologised and prayed for Labour Party Presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, saying he can never be Nigeria’s President.
Mbaka apologised after declaring that Peter Obi could never be President of Nigeria.
He recently stated at the Adoration Ground that unless God ceases to exist, Obi will never smell the President’s seat, adding that it was preferable to have an old man as President than a’stingy young man.’
Nigerians reacted angrily to the Catholic priest’s remark, accusing him of hating Peter Obi because he refused to donate to his church.
The cleric, however, stated in a statement that he personally signed that his intention was not to defame His Excellency, Peter Obi’s image, but rather to pray for him.
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As a result, he expressed regret to Peter Obi and his supporters and prayed that God would bless them.
“I thank God for His incalculable and favourable blessings, miracles, love, and life for the Adoration Ministry in Enugu, Nigeria.
I assure God’s people and Nigerians that I am praying for good governance and leadership in this country, and that God will provide us with leaders who are true to His heart.
“As things stand, Nigeria is facing indescribable insecurity challenges, an incalculable unemployment crisis, massive corruption, heinous crimes, and unfathomable suffering brought on by bad leadership.” I bear with my countrymen and women through whatever we are going through at this difficult time. I implore the adorers and God’s entire people to join hands in praying that God will deliver us from the devil’s and his agents’ schemes.
“I am a servant of God, and my goal is not to defame His Excellency, Peter Obi’s image, but to pray for him.” May the will of God be done in his life. I pray to God, whom I serve, for good and excellent leaders to care for our beloved people and lead them to the promised land. My preference is for whoever God chooses to be our leader. In this vein, I extend my best wishes to His Excellency Peter Obi and his supporters, as well as to the other candidates and their supporters, all of whom have the same goal of providing Nigeria with good leaders. If my remarks have offended Mr Peter Obi’s supporters in any way, or if I have been misunderstood by them in any way, I ask for their forgiveness and understanding.
“As a servant of the Most High God, I pray for my people’s well-being. I believe in good governance, justice, equity, love, and godliness. I pray for peace, love, and anything that will bring blessings and favour to our people and our suffering teaming youths at this time when our people are passing through the valleys of shadows of death (Ps23.4). In all of your trials, I will always be there for you. God will take care of you and miraculously bless you for my sake.
“I have no intention of fighting or slandering Mr. Peter Obi. He is and will continue to be my friend and brother, and I adore him and wish him success. May God bless him and his well-wishers. In his political pursuits, God’s will be done. (Mk.14:36)
“I am praying for, sacrificing for, fighting for, speaking for, and working for the integral well-being of Peter Obi’s followers.” What the youths are going through and their circumstances give me nightmares. This is why I yearn for good governance and capable leaders to look after them. In this country, we are experiencing indescribable, unbearable, and undeserved hardship. I ask for God’s help.
“I’m not a member of any political party, but I believe in good governance and good people.” Any good person that God can provide for us is my candidate of choice. I am a servant of God, and I ask for forgiveness in any way that I have been misunderstood for the sake of peace. I also pray for God to bless Peter Obi and make his will known in his life. Who can argue with God’s yes? And who can say Yes when God says No? I wish Peter Obi the best and pray for him. I bless and pray for my dear Adores. I bless God’s people all over the world, and I pray that all goes well for you.
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“There will be no all-night Adoration programme today, 17th June 2022, for those who were gruesomely killed on Pentecost Sunday at St. Francis Xavier parish Owo, Ondo State, and who are being buried today.” We join the rest of the Catholic Church in mourning their passing. May their souls, as well as the souls of the faithful departed, rest in perfect peace thanks to God’s mercy. Amen.”
