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| Reward at last! Buhari to visit Mbaka on 20th year priestly anniversary |
Barring any last minute change of plan, President Muhammadu Buhari will visit Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka as he celebrates his 20th years of priesthood.
Mbaka predicted Buhari would emerge as president which Christendom saw as a slight on then President Goodluck Jonathan, a Christian who he had prayed for earlier.
Meanwhile on Thursday President Buhari showered encomium on Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Centre on the occasion of his 20th year of priesthood.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President commended the cleric for what he described as his “extraordinary intrepidity and remarkable patriotism.”
He described Mbaka as a great priest who is not afraid to speak truth, even at the cost of his own life or being hated by those in power.
He said the priest is a remarkable example that religious leaders are the conscience and moral compass of the society.
He said Mbaka rose to the occasion to add his voice in support of good governance and identify with ordinary Nigerians in the face of despair and uncertain future.
“Though honest opinions attract hostility from leaders detached from reality, history would be kind to Father Mbaka for courageously speaking truth to power, even at great risks,” the statement said.
Buhari, who said he was overwhelmed by Mbaka’s sincerity and patriotism, prayed to God to grant the priest more good health, long life and wisdom in the service of humanity.
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