ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has lifted the ban on Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka’s adoration ministry.
This is coming three months after the controversial priest banned all priests and Catholic faithful from attending the Adoration Ministry.
According to a terse statement by Rev Fr, Ejike Mbaka via a Facebook post on Thursday, Services will commence on Sunday, 2 October, 2022.
He wrote: “Dear Adorers, I can confirm to you that the ban has been lifted. That’s the situation now. There’ll be Mass there beginning from this Sunday and subsequent Sundays”.
“To the glory of God, Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria Amen, starts on Sunday 2nd October, 2022 with 10am Mass at the Adoration ground Umuchigbo Iji Nike Emene Enugu State.
“God bless you miraculously as you come to worship God with us.”
Recall that Bishop of the Diocese, Most. Rev. Callistus Onaga on 18 June, 2022 pronounced the indefinite ban in a letter he personally signed to all clerics, religious and lay faithful, directing all Catholic faithful and clergy in the diocese from having anything to do with the Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry.
The ban followed some scathing remarks by the cleric, who described Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, as stingy.
He said that Obi could only become President if God ceases to exist, adding that the former Anambra Governor was cursed.
Mbaka’s remarks drew reactions and criticisms from various quarters, which prompted him (Mbaka) to immediately backtrack and apologise for defaming Obi.