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I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by TeaParty: 7:05am On Jan 05, 2015 |

 More troubles appear to be staring the controversial Catholic Priest and Founder of Adoration Ministry, Enugu Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka, in the face following his statement urging Nigerians to reject President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and vote for Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd ) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 14 presidential election. Speaking to THISDAY in an exclusive interview, the Catholic Bishop of Abuja Metropolitan See, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, said given the rules of the church, Fr. Mbaka ought to be sanctioned. This came as Onaiyekan cautioned the PDP and opposition, All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from campaigns of calumny. He stated that prophecies of doom ahead of 2015 elections notwithstanding, “PDP and APC have no right to disorganise Nigeria.” Onaiyekan, commenting on Fr Mbaka, said the priest went overboard in his statement insinuating that President Jonathan’s administration has been plagued with ‘bad luck’ and poor performance. Onaiyekan distanced the Catholic Church from Mbaka’s statement, stating that, “Mbaka will take responsibilities for his own actions. I do not believe in my mind that the way things are in Nigeria, any Catholic priest has the mandate to decide which of the political contestants should be voted for. What most of us will do is to tell people to vote according to their conscience and then, we tell the authorities to allow people to vote freely and fairly. “I wouldn’t be surprised if most people are not happy with the statement he made. From my reactions, you should see that I do not agree with him. I don’t believe a priest should be doing that. “But, like I said, Mbaka is a priest of his own type. If he was in my archdioceses, I will have sanctioned him long ago for the kind of things and utterances that he makes. But, he is not under my diocese; he has a Bishop to handle that if there is any need,” the Cardinal observed. Onaiyekan, rather maintained that Mbaka had earlier made insinuations that President Jonathan’s wife, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, will continue in office. “I hope that people are not thinking that we are sending Mbaka to talk rubbish, how can they think that? If you want to hear anything even not official but at least, authoritative, then, you listen to the bishops. Rather than him and I don’t see any bishop talking that way.” Meanwhile, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama, said Nigerians should avoid hasty generalisation, as the statement of one Catholic priest cannot be taken to represent the voices of more than 30 million Catholics in Nigeria. Kaigama told THISDAY that though Mbaka could not have been speaking for the Nigerian Catholic Church, Nigerians should avoid making unguided statements and hasty generalisation on national issues like the 2015 general election. “There are more than 30 million Catholics in Nigeria, Fr Mbaka is just one Catholic, if he makes a statement, it cannot be the voices of more than 30 million Nigerian Catholics speaking. “So Nigerians should avoid hasty generalisation. Mbaka cannot speak for the church, only the CBCN can speak for the church. Those who are complaining, should go to Fr Mbaka and find out why he is saying what he is saying,” Kaigama said. The CBCN President informed THISDAY that it is completely out of place for a Catholic priest to be partisan. “I tell you, even the Canon Law forbid a priest to engage in partisan politics,” Kaigama told THISDAY. Asked if there would be punitive measures meted out to Mbaka, Kaigama said: “If the law has been abused, we will ensure that we enforce the law. In this case, it is not the Catholic church; the church did not send him to say those things. “Mbaka belongs to a diocese, so if the Bishop finds out that he has fallen out of line, the Bishop can call him to order,” he said. “Mbaka is just expressing his opinion, if we want to make a political statement, we know how to do it. That we keep quiet and we are marginalised, does not mean we don’t have strength. With more than 30 million Catholics, we have the strength,” Kaigama submitted. The Archbishop of Jos argued that there was no public uproar when the same Mbaka assured the first lady of continuity. Fr. Mbaka has come under intense condemnation following his sermon last week, lampooning Jonathan’s administration for poor performance. His comment had elicited public outcry, especially, among the teeming Catholic population in South-east and South-south parts of the country where President Jonathan has a strong support base. http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/i-ll-sanction-mbaka-if-he-s-under-my-diocese-says-onaiyekan/198424/ 41 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Nobody: 7:10am On Jan 05, 2015 |
My point too, how can a man of God be a chronic partisan. Smh for Christian race in nigeria, no wonder our pastors are the richest in the world. 67 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Nobody: 7:11am On Jan 05, 2015 |
MBAKA SYNONYM---->ADVOCATE FOR TRUTH GMB TILL 2019 157 Likes 15 Shares |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by teemanbastos(m): 7:12am On Jan 05, 2015 |
hmmm.. In weeks time,all this go end... But dis is trash..wen Mbaka was blessing Jonathan and wife weeks ago..why didnt the man say he will sanction Mbaka?! And now he spoke THE TRUTH? Indeed the Truth is bitter To me this is a biased statement. #Buhari/Osinbajo. 168 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by arsetalks(m): 7:14am On Jan 05, 2015 |
One would think the so called Bishops will come out and refute the allegations Father Mbaka made one by one. Was he making point or not? Do the congregation agree or not? No wonder he is known as controversial. In Nigeria, you are termed controversial if you say the truth and refuse to dance to the gallery. 140 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Nobody: 7:15am On Jan 05, 2015 |
As far as tht 2015 elections are concerned Fr mbaka is on his own 49 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Nobody: 7:17am On Jan 05, 2015 |
arsetalks:wisdom is when you say the right thing at the right time. I am from a family of chronic catholics but I won't support this man when he tries to canvass votes for an Islamic extremist. He's not speaking for all catholics, period. 122 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by VoteOutPDPJona: 7:22am On Jan 05, 2015 |
Canon law or no canon law, Fr Mbaka followed the dictates of his spirit. Better please God and displease man than vice versa. 66 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by arsetalks(m): 7:25am On Jan 05, 2015 |
Wisdom? Wisdom is getting your facts right and not base your voice/opinion on make beliefs. What fact shows Buhari as an extremist? customized13: 47 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Nobody: 7:27am On Jan 05, 2015 |
arsetalks:he told us himself when he insisted on sharia. 37 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by vanndubi: 7:28am On Jan 05, 2015 |
This u-turn message really touched some ppl bone. Wonders shall never end, catholic priest denying their own. Bishops around the country were interviewed expect that of Enugu dioceses. I'll be waiting for his own comment. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by clemz88(m): 7:31am On Jan 05, 2015 |
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Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by youngice(m): 7:33am On Jan 05, 2015 |
But you know I really don't care |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Sloan: 7:34am On Jan 05, 2015 |
PDP trying to earn his pittance using the usual lies and personality attack on the messenger, not the message! Yaradua - badluck Naira - badluck Economy - badluck Refinery - badluck Price of petrol - badluck Subsidy - very bad luck from 300 B to over 2 Tr ECA - badluck Corruption - very very badluck More than 20,000 killed in NE alone under retardafteen - badluck 300 girls kidnapped - bad luck More churches bombed than ever - badluck Pension Scam, billions stolen - badluck $20 B missing and stolen - badluck PWC Audit report not released - badluck From $3.5 B debt to > $60 B debt under 6 years - badluck Privatization of power with billions - still not light - badluck Refinery not working - badluck Palliatives - badluck 21 dead in Immigration exercise - badluck Religious and tribalistic division of Nigerians - badluck From surplus to deficit - badluck Capital expenditure - badluck Okonjo Iweala - badluck to Nigeria's economy Now show me how this facts are not true rather than attacking the messenger. 118 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by kahal29: 7:34am On Jan 05, 2015 |
Sanction him for saying the truth? The same way you sanctioned the Mbaise and Ahiara people for clamouring for a bishop of their own and one who is close to them and understands their needs? Haba... My dear cardinal 31 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by arsetalks(m): 7:35am On Jan 05, 2015 |
customized13:Are you a Christian or at least a church goer? If yes, you yourself should know that even in the bible, if you do not read some preceding verses, you may get confused. Read the said interview in full and judge for yourself. You people conveniently ignore the part in which he said non Muslims will be lectured so they know they have nothing to fear. 27 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by slap1(m): 7:35am On Jan 05, 2015 |
Mbaka shouldn't have taken sides with anyone. He should have criticized the government and leave it at that. 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by fkaz(m): 7:36am On Jan 05, 2015 |
I would have sanction father Mbaka long ago when he release pigeon to fight for goodluck re-election during patience jonathan visit. Fixed Although don't get it twisted, cardinal John Onaiyekan has criticize president Ebele jonathan govt morethan any clergy man 26 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by ratiken(m): 7:36am On Jan 05, 2015 |
Only a fool will believe Mbaka is a man of God. The story is now very clear to any sane mind In November, he declared GEJ the best president ever. He expected some compensation from the presidency for the campaign and none was forth coming. He tried calling PEJ but could not reach her either. That was the reason he had to go against GEJ from his alter believing that is the sure way to get the presidency's attention. Am sorry, But Mbaka is no man of God and holy spirit never ministered to him. He's just after his pocket at the election period. 34 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Sloan: 7:36am On Jan 05, 2015 |
When he was supporting PDP and Jonapafuka in November, did anyone so much as flinch? Even the so called people now who just woke up from their deep slumber? Well you can deceive all of yourselves as much as you want, God is not mocked! Whatever you sow, you will reap! 16 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Daguccizgreat(m): 7:38am On Jan 05, 2015 |
Like I said earlier Mbaka is on his own. He has made mockery of him self by talking frm both sides of his mouth simply bc patience refused to give him her own personal contact. Am a roman catholic and majority of us will vote the candidate of our choice not minding the rubbish Mbaka vomited. We are not like the ppl up north dat are easily brainwashed by their imams and selfish leaders. 33 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by kokoA(m): 7:38am On Jan 05, 2015 |
I love the response from the Bishop of Jos diocese "there wa no uproar when the same Mbaka assured the first lady of continuity"... So much wisdom in that reply ![]() 33 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Nobody: 7:41am On Jan 05, 2015 |
arsetalks:long story, sharia is the dream of every Islamic extremist. Southwest Muslims don't advocate for sharia. 5 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Nobody: 7:42am On Jan 05, 2015 |
Daguccizgreat:word, we cannot be brainwashed through our religious leaders. 6 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Sylvarresta(m): 7:47am On Jan 05, 2015 |
oh, na Abuja dis Bishop de, I give up 4 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by gratiaeo(m): 7:56am On Jan 05, 2015 |
Mbaka is on his own. 5 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by win1234: 8:00am On Jan 05, 2015 |
i weep when i saw Mbaka attributing Yaradua's death, world fuel price, boko haram to GEJ. Mr President i luv u even if no one else does. 28 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by ebube89(f): 8:01am On Jan 05, 2015 |
lilmaxfidel:SAME FATHER MBAKA SAID APC IS BOKOHARAM PARTY. --------->IS DAT AN ADVOCATE FOR TRUTH ALSO ![]() 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Nobody: 8:03am On Jan 05, 2015 |
The church shouldn't have endorsed anybody,most of these politicians can never be trusted. 1 Like |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by Redoil: 8:06am On Jan 05, 2015 |
lilmaxfidel:but he ealier said gej will win free and fair so which one are we to believe 5 Likes |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by NgeneUkwenu(f): 8:06am On Jan 05, 2015 |
Thisday Newspaper always combing the nooks and crannies of Nigeria looking for favorable comments for jonaTAN! Rev. Mbaka God Bless you! Majority of Nigerians are praying for you! 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I’ll Sanction Mbaka If He’s Under My Diocese, Says Onaiyekan by ebube89(f): 8:06am On Jan 05, 2015 |
kokoA:READ DIS. AND CORRECT UR STATEMENT https://www.nairaland.com/1989644/patience-jonathan-visits-rev-father#27879915 |
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