THE Laity Council across the nation has expressed
worries over the reported gathering storm by the
Catholic Bishops of Nigeria to sanction Rev Fr Ejike
Mbaka over his recent comments on the state of the
nation.
Their worry, according to, Dr Paul Obi stems from
the erroneous impression the move would give to the
public and the international community about the
intolerant posture of Nigerian government on
freedom of expression. That this would cast a big
shadow of doubt about our democratic development
and plurality of opinions.
Asking rhetorically, Obi who was flanked by other
members of the Laity Council, including Chief
Christopher Inalegwu, wanted to know if we are now
in Idi Amin Dada era, where ‘freedom of expression
is free, but freedom after the expression would not
be guaranteed’
The council members, in an interview with journalists
in Enugu yesterday recalled that “our dear Anthony
Cardinal Okogie had in the past bitterly criticized the
administration of former Gen Ibrahim Babangida. No
one attacked him then, or even now.
They also noted that Joseph Cardinal Onayekan,
during the last election of President Goodluck
Jonathan had openly, expressed his support for the
President, contrary to the position of the Justice,
Development and Peace Commission(JDPC) of the
church. Publicly he denied the opinion of the JDPC, to
the shame of the international community. No one
sanctioned him too.
The President of Christian Association of Nigeria,
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet according to them
was recently stopped in South Africa with millions of
dollars for whatever mission, which resulted in a
bitter diplomatic row between the Nigerian
government and that of South Africa. Today the
matter is resolved, but no one thought of sanctions
for him!
Again, Mr Ralph Egbuonu, the Principal partner at
Equipment & Technologies, in one of the reactions
noted that priests in Central America have been
daring to speak out on local corrupt practices, drug
cartel activities as well as bad political
administration. That if President Jonathan has done a
good job within the past six years, he should run on
his record, and no jupiter will stop him from winning.
That what Nigerians are clamoring for is good
governance - that’s all.
Today, Fr Mbaka has been accused of outrageous
things, including allegation that he was offered
money and oil bloc. What for, they asked? But that
instead he gives abundantly to the flock and the non-
members of his flock, Christians and non-Christians,
giving out scholarships to many less privileged
Nigerians. He undertakes hospital bills, widows
support, foreign treatment, etc. He clearly has no use
for earthly gains and acquisitions. They therefore
urge clergies of all Christian denominations, citizens
and political Christians who were believed to be
behind the “crucify Fr Mbaka” chants, to mind their
language, speak only what they know and desist from
wild allegations and accusations. They noted
ironically that Fr Mbaka has never had any contact
with Gen Muhammad Buhari. Or has ever received a
kobo from any political camp that would induce his
prophetic utterance.
Chief Inalegwu opined that sanctioning Fr Mbaka
would subtly invite a religious crisis which we may all
regret later. According to him, “we are happy with Fr
Mbaka. We appreciate his prophetic courage. He
noted that all he said were the bitter truth. “We must
always be ready to accept the truth no matter how
bitter it tastes. Yes, some will say that Fr Mbaka is not
Okogie, Onayekan or even Oritsejafor. That they are
all heads of the church. That Fr Mbaka is only a
Parish Priest. Of course this gives him opportunity of
closer encounter with his more than ten million
member flock, to know and share in their pains,
worries and concerns. He is indeed God’s servant.
“We join him to maintain that if Jonathan cannot
defend the church and the nation from insurgents
that are clearly sponsored by persons which
Jonathan confirmed that he knows them, he should
humbly resign for whoever that can guarantee
security for the Church and the entire Nigerians. We
equally solicit for a committed war against
corruption at all levels and facets of our national life.
So, is this why Fr Mbaka should be sanctioned?
“Immorality is becoming a malignant growth in
Nigeria, as well as joblessness and we are holistically
supporting Fr Mbaka as they are some of the issues
he commented on. He represents God’s voice for us.
Note should also be taken that the present pontiff,
Pope Francis has recently expressed his concern
over the horrible position of the government of the
day- the killing of innocent Nigerian souls. Let us not
give the devil opportunity to mess up the Church any
further. We believe no one is considering sanctioning
the Pontiff.
He wondered why no one appeared ready or
committed to giving the message from Fr Mbaka a
serious thought and consideration, instead some
political jobbers across the country have been pelting
him with bitter words, hate, threats and all manners
of un-Christian and uncivilized dispositions. They
noted that the Bible stated that God reveals to
redeem. Jonathan, as well as all these people now
harassing Fr Mbaka should seek ways to redeem all
that have gone wrong, not bitter words at all.
Another member, Otunba Olaleka Charles Balogun
appealed to all to join in daily prayers for Fr Mbaka
and to encourage him with whatever they could, for
what God has been doing through him for humanity.
That he is the voice of the voiceless, an unusual
philanthropist; a priest for the poor and the less
privileged. He admitted that they deeply respect him
for his life of immeasurable charity and the adoration
of the blessed sacrament.
Disclosing that he is not even an Igboman, but has
become united with every Igbo including Fr Mbaka
having known him for the past 18years as a priest,
Rev Fr Johnbosco Williams described Fr Mbaka as a
magnet of souls. “That millions of Christians are
followers of Christ through him. So let us not allow
the politicians to divide us, rather we should unite to
speak out against injustice, insecurity, joblessness,
embezzlement of public funds, sponsored
insurgency, etc. Fr Mbaka is a solution provider not a
problem! And any attempt to place any sanction on
him will simply mean that the Church has now taken
a questionable side with the government-choosing
Barnabas and rejecting Christ.
Williams said they expect the priests and Bishops to
exercise all their functions as priests, kings and
prophets fully without any form of hindrance. Let
them remain our spokesmen without fear or favour.
Fr Mbaka never attacked the Church or insulted its
hierarchy. Why then is the Church masterminding
sanctions that may futuristically have a boomerang
effect. Let the Church hierarchy face other serious
and challenging issues that would guarantee a better
Nigeria instead of getting itself busy planning
unnecessary sanctions on Fr Mbaka.
We love our bishops and the Church. We love our
priests also. There cannot be a complete Church
without the Laity, the Lay and the Priests. We are
speaking because we are involved. The Laity is the
heartbeat of the Church. Our fears is that any attempt
to sanction or punish him by the Church may
tantamount to loss of faith in the Church by all. After
all we all know that Fr Mbaka cannot join issues,
reply or confront anyone! Not even the Church.
Fr Mbaka, Lady Eunice Okereke, a grandmother,
disclosed that Fr Mbaka is well loved and respected
by the Lay people, the children, the youth and the
aged. She admitted that Fr Mbaka means for them
“salus animarum”, literally meaning- salvation of
souls. He wondered whether those calling for
sanction want him to go and marry and join the Laity,
or to begin his own church? To imprison him or to do
what? Or are you sure the aim was not driven by
jealousy? Because, there would always be many Fr
Mbaka if we succeed to force him out? What of many
such heavily anointed fiery clergies who have
remained on fire for Christ even after being
sanctioned by the Church. They all left with a large
followers. All those who are playing both open and
covert part in this act of sabotage against God’s
anointed, do they have what it takes to bear the
repercussion when it comes on them and their
families. Fr Mbaka is not a problem. Let us look for
the nation’s problems and solve it. Period! Because
we are all ready and committed to join him even
outside the church.
Another laity member, Lady Chigozie Ugwu who
claimed that her family was saved from hunger and
shame through the intervention of Fr Mbaka
wondered whether all those clamouring for the head
of Mbaka know the volume of charity works he does
daily that is holding millions of life for God, the
Church and the faithful by Fr Mbaka.
Ugwu who claimed to have attended the new year eve
service when the cleric gave his new year message
noted that the comments in question has four key
dimensions. Number One- message of change.
Two-Prayer of commendation of Nigeria to the HAND
OF GOD.He quoted the following verses without
breathing, where hand of God were mentioned in the
Bible-Ps 31:5; Neh 2:8; Neh 1:10; Ezra 7:6; Ezra 8:22;
Ps 118:16; Ps 10:12; Ps 114:7; Acts 4:30; Matt 14:30;
1King 8:15; Is 14:27; Is 11:11; Luke 23:46; all these
relating to the hand of God.
Three: Praise and worship to The Lord.
Four: New Year blessings.
Why must we then dwell on number One out of the
Four and propose sanctions which some Bishops
have reportedly already endorsed. Why do we ignore
the other messages and hang the man of God for
saying the truth. From the profundity of his humble
and charitable prophetic courage
She noted that “we the Laity are happy with him. We
are praying for more Fr Mbakas in the church. We
need courageous, charitable, and selfless men of
God, like the Moses of old who will tell pharaoh to ‘let
my people go’. We need more Elijahs, Elishas,
Jremaiahs, etc. we need priests like Christ who will
challenge the existential forces with the spirit of God.
Remember that in our daily creed, the Church recites
the name of Pontus Pilate, “crucified under Pontus
Pilate”, yet there was no records to show that
sanction was placed for mentioning the name of
Potus Pilate who was the president of his time when
Christ was crucified. Why then should Fr Mbaka’s
case be an exception? And attract an unhealthy
political brouhaha? Why are we trying to make
mountains from a simple molehill? A stitch in time
will save nine.
Lets us also consider the words of Prof Chinua
Achebe in his popular novel, Things Fall Apart, ‘do
not kill the child that calls you Father’. We the Laity
jointly pray that God will guide The Church in their
decision on issues affecting the universal Church; as
Mbaka did not speak on behalf of or attack the
Church or it’s hierarchy. Ps 105:15 states that TOUCH
NOT MY ANOINTED, DO NO HARM TO MY PROPHET

thank God we still have people who will stand by the truth and for the truth

Mbaka have has lost it.

The Rev. Needs a second touch....post is too long, don't have time to read it

Mbaka is a disappointment to the Igbo ideology, a very foolish man for trying to get us into the kind of bickering found in the West with the likes of Okupe, FFK, Las Muhammed and Co.

I won't even go into facts, as I don't care whoever becomes president.

The stupid man will start the trend of expecting the FG to do everything for us, when we have achieved great things without power and will continue to

Nw i knw d truth. Lets remember dat Christ rebuked d authority in his tme. I nw knw dat the man of God s vry right in his saying

Ndigbo will tell you that the truth is like a wristwatch, you don't need a mirror to view it.

It takes courage and unction of the Holy Ghost, to deliver the message given to Rev. Fr. Mbaka. Am not worried at all, "you shall know the truth and it shall set you free".

Promhize:
Mbaka is a disappointment to the Igbo ideology, a very foolish man for trying to get us into the kind of bickering found in the West with the likes of Okupe, FFK, Las Muhammed and Co.

I won't even go into facts, as I don't care whoever becomes president.

The stupid man will start the trend of expecting the FG to do everything for us, when we have achieved great things without power and will continue to

But glory to the Almighty .he nof a disappointment to God.

SeverusSnape:
Mbaka have has lost it.

Lost what?Those bishops calling for his head rather lost it.Mbaka carry go.Don't b threatend.

realnaijaa:

But glory to the Almighty .he nof a disappointment to God.

Jesus’ neutrality regarding the politics of this world was well-grounded in Scriptural principles. Consider just two.

“Man has dominated man to his injury.” (Ecclesiastes 8:9) That is how the Bible sums up the history of human rule. Remember, Jesus existed as a spirit in heaven long before he came to earth as a man. (John 17:5) He thus knew that man, however well-meaning, lacks the ability to care properly for the needs of billions of people; nor was he created by God to do so. (Jeremiah 10:23) Jesus knew that the solution to mankind’s problems lay elsewhere—not in human governments.

“The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.” (1 John 5:19) Do you find that statement startling? Many do. They think of sincere people who get involved in government because they want to make the world a better, safer place. Try as they might, though, even the most sincere rulers cannot overcome the influence of the one whom Jesus called “the ruler of this world.” (John 12:31; 14:30) That is why Jesus said to one worldly politician: “My kingdom is no part of this world.” (John 18:36) Jesus was the prospective King of God’s heavenly government. Had Jesus mixed in politics, he would have sacrificed his loyalty to his Father’s government.

Did Jesus teach, then, that his followers have no obligation to earthly governments? On the contrary, he taught them how to find the right balance between their responsibilities toward God and their obligations toward secular governments.

John 6:15 ESV
Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.

1 Timothy 2:1-4 ESV / 2 helpful votes
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Sensible people have spoken.

Sanction Fr. Mbaka and watch as the Catholic Church in Nigeria falls.

Rev Fr Mbaka is a true man of God

debeginin:

Lost what?Those bishops calling for his head rather lost it.Mbaka carry go.Don't b threatend.

Yes, He did. As a clergy, You don't mix politics and religion. E.A Adeboye can't do such, That's how you know a respected clergyman. He lost it, Can't you see his superiors are condemning him?

A MESSAGE TO FATHER MBAKA AND APC FANS





No matter the religion you practice this is a must ‘read story’ for you.


One day a local evangelist bragged during a crusade that his God was more able than all the other gods in the town and the powers of the universe that the villagers worshiped put together. Just then, rainstorm sounds started sounding overhead, threatening the progress of the crusade. The evangelist lifted up his voice and declared with confidence that if the rains fell, then he wasn't a man of God; he would stop preaching!


Before he could finish his bluff, the rains began to hit the crusade grounds so vehemently, apparently in disregard to his declarations. The whole town left the crusade grounds to their houses, shaking their heads in disappointment and dismay.


The evangelist, so distraught and angry, packed his belongings and left the town the next day. On his way through the next town, he checked into a local drinking spot and drank himself to stupor. As he laid on the ground cursing God, an old seedy looking man tapped him gently on the shoulder.


"Man of God", the old man began. But the evangelist quickly cut in, "don't mention the name of God to me. He is fake. He is unreliable. I am no longer a believer in this God. A God who chooses to disgrace his servants. Leave me alone!"


But the old man would not let him be. He continued,"I am the fetish priest in the village you just preached at. During your one week stay in that village, you destroyed all the charms i had made on the people for 45 years.


Your prayers and your words always came with some fearful fire and power. I tried so many times to eliminate you but i couldn't. My last chance came yesterday. I had loaded my gun with gun powder lying wait on the mountaintop where i had a very clear view of you.

My plan was to shoot you from a distance since i couldn't get close enough to you due to the fire around you. But just when i lifted the gun, the rains came from nowhere, wetting my gunpowder and covering you in a cloud so that i couldn't even see you.


All i saw was a bright man holding a sword in front of you. I was so terrified. I concluded that your God was indeed all powerful and Almighty. That is why i've been looking for you since then. I want to follow this your God!"


The ex-evangelist bowed his head in shame!



GOD WILL SAVE US FROM BUHARI AND HIS BLOOD SUCKERS

pls ooh is there anything the rev said about Jonathan that that not true .....?

mrvitalis:
pls ooh is there anything the rev said about Jonathan that that not true .....?

All the Rev. Fr. said was right on point.