I was detained for blessing Nnamdi Kanu — Father Mbaka

By Ayo Fadimu

The Charismatic Enugu priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has disclosed that the authorities of the Enugu Catholic Diocese were behind his two days ordeal.

Father Mbaka made this revelation while addressing his parishioners at the Adoration ground in Umuchigbo Nike, Enugu. He said part of the allegation leveled against him was blessing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Earlier, there was heavy protest in Enugu on Wednesday over the reported missing of the Catholic Cleric.

Mbaka, said he was summoned by the Bishop from where he was kept incommunicado,he said the plan was to keep him for 30 days.

He said a lot of issues were presented against him after which the Church leadership, led by Bishop Calistus Onaga told him that he would remain indoors for one month, a period that would allow him pray and meditate over his activities.

The priest said he requested to be allowed the opportunity to come and address his parishioners after which he would shut down, “but they said No. I also begged them to allow me send another priest to come and celebrate mass for you today, they said No.”

He said Bishop Onaga upon seeing the protest over his predicament allowed him to go.

The visibly angry Mbaka, apparently condemning the Bishop’s action said, “Are you the owner of my mouth? You can’t tell me who to bless? If you are not happy that I blessed someone, you have your own mouth, you can curse the person,” he declared.