Chidi Samuel
The vice presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and former governor of Anambra state has said that Rev Father Ejike Mbaka of spiritual director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, needs the prayer of every Nigerian and not condemnation.
Obi’s call followed the firestorm raised by the controversial Catholic priest over the weekend during the ministry’s annual harvest and bazaar event where Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the PDP, and Obi, might “end in shame” with the way they are going
Reacting, the former governor of Anambra state said he did not feel bad about the statement, stating our duty to Father Mbaka is prayers for God to lead him aright.
Obi said, ”it is wrong for priests to be attacked based on what they said on the pulpits”.
He was quoted as saying he has a reverend sister and reverend father as siblings.
“Please let us leave Fr. Mbaka alone; our duty to him is prayers for God to lead him aright,” he said.
“While one may disagree with him, we should always acknowledge that he speaks and acts from the, higher perspective of wisdom.
“I have full respect for men of God and will always remember them in my prayers.
“When they go wrong as humans, subject to human frailties, ours is not to castigate them, but to pray to God to lead them aright.”
According to Obi, donations to churches is an “appreciation of God’s love and benevolence to us”, saying “they attract more rewards when done secretly”.
Obi spoke through his media aide, Valentine Obiyen.