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Priest Angrily Bans Igbo Songs In Church.

The Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu-Owa Gberigbe in Ikorodu, Rev. Fr James Anelu has banned Igbo songs and choruses in his church. He said the Igbos cannot keep dominating other people even in his church.

He cited the case of his Benin Diocese where Igbos dominate to the point of becoming the Bishop in person of Akubueze. He said that the spirit of God in any place recognises only languages indigenous to that geographical area. It brought about the abrupt dismissal of the congregation.

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Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos

7th February, 2022.

DISCLAIMER

It has been brought to our notice that Reverend Father James Anelu, the Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Enu-Owa, Ikorodu, made some completely unacceptable comments about Igbo songs being sung in the church and unsavoury remarks that do not represent the Catholic Church's position on common brotherhood of people of all tribes and religions.

For this reason, he has been asked to proceed on an indefinite leave of absence to give an opportunity for a thorough investigation of all the matters relating to his ministry in the parish. The leave of absence takes effect from Tuesday, 8th February, 2022 till further notice.

We therefore urge all Catholic faithful to hold on to the faith and continue in our worship of God as one big family united in love and not separated by language, culture or race.

Alfred Adewale Martins
Archbishop of Lagos

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Picture 2) Reverend Father James Anelu.

Picture 3) Most Reverend Doctor Alfred Adewale Martins, Catholic Archbishop of Lagos.

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This is the moment that the priest stopped the choir from singing an Igbo song.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-mRoRbigos