Father Mbaka’s Sin, By Reuben Abati
This is really a different kind of priest.
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Mbaka represents an emerging face of the Church, a living embodiment of the rise of utilitarian capitalism in the Church of Christ, and the conflation of priesthood with hedonism. Catholic priests were known ordinarily as persons who had taken the Oath and dedicated their entire life to service and prayers. They disconnect from earthly pleasures.
Father Ejike Mbaka, Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, attracts controversy the way flies are attracted to dung. He is completely unfazed about it. He comes across as a priest who does not mind what Pope Francis once referred to as “the sin of scandal”. Last week, Fr. Mbaka stirred the hornet’s nest again when he announced to his congregation that he had changed his mind about President Muhammadu Buhari, or perhaps he had received another message from God to the effect that if Nigeria’s President Buhari does not resi
BY REUBEN ABATI
Fr Ejike Mbaka, Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu attracts controversy the way flies are attracted to dung. He is completely unfazed about it. He comes across as a priest who does not mind what Pope Francis once referred to as âthe sin of scandalâ. Last week, Fr. Mbaka stirred the hornetâs again when he announced to his congregation that he had changed his mind about President Muhammadu Buhari, or perhaps he had received another message from God to the effect that if Nigeriaâs President Buhari does not resign for failing to find a solution to Nigeriaâs problems, he should be impeached. This came as a rude shock to many. Fr. Mbaka was a staunch supporter of President Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 and 2019 general elections. He used his pulpit to campaign for the APC. In 2015, he openly opposed then incumbent President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan. He would later cl
The Parish Priest of Christ the King Catholic Church, Rev Father Andrew Campbell, has described the benevolent support his Christ the King Soup Kitchen and Lepers Aid has been receiving from Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in aid of the poor as an honour and a privilege, considering their different religions.
Father Campbell oversees a charitable programme by the Christ the King Parish which feeds lepers and street children, and he says Vice President Bawumia has been one of the biggest donors to the programme.
Speaking at the Jubilee House on Friday, where an Iftar (breaking of Ramadan fast) was held in honour of the National Chief Imam s 102nd birthday, Father Campbell commended Vice President Bawumia for his kindness towards the poor and appreciation of religious diversity.
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The Parish Priest of Christ the King Catholic Church, Rev Father Andrew Campbell has described the benevolent support his Christ the King Soup Kitchen and Lepers Aid has been receiving from Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in aid of the poor as an honour and a privilege considering their different religions.
Father Campbell oversees a charitable programme by the Christ the King Parish, which feeds lepers and street children, and he says Vice President Bawumia has been one of the biggest donors to the programme.
Speaking at the Jubilee House on Friday, where an Iftar (breaking of Ramadan fast) was held in honour of the National Chief Imam s 102nd birthday, Father Campbell