An association of religious leaders, the Southern Nigeria Christian Elders Forum, has declared that the Holy Spirit did not inspire the “prophetic message” delivered by a catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, concerning President Goodluck Jonathan.
Rising from a meeting in Enugu, the Forum said the message was Mbaka’s personal opinion.
The Forum includes christian leaders from the South East, South West, and South South.
The Chairman of the Forum, Bishop David Eberechukwu, who disclosed the group’s position on the matter, noted that it was not the first time Mbaka would be making such claims.
Faulting the message, Eberechukwu said, “In 2003, he said that the then governor Chimaroke Nnamani (of Enugu State) would not get re-elected and that if it happens, he would remove his cassock; indeed, Chimaroke was re-elected and up till today, he (Mbaka) has not removed his cassock.
“So, his message is just a personal opinion – it didn’t come from the impulse of the Holy Spirit.”
In a communique which was read by Ebelechukwu, the Forum insisted that Jonathan should be allowed to complete a second term on behalf of the South South zone.
“We note that the South-West zone has occupied the seat of the presidency of this country for eight years, from 1999-2007.
“It was on the basis of principle of rotation that the next President of the Federal Republic came from the North West.
“If the cold hands of death had not taken him (late President Umaru Yar’adua) away from us, that occupant of the presidency from the North-West would have been elected for a second term.
“In the light of the above, it is our considered view and advice of the Southern Nigeria Christian Elders Forum, as Christians and citizens of this country, that the South South should be given the same opportunity of a second term – therein lies political equity, accommodation and stability,” the Forum said.
The Forum also called for stronger ties among the southern states, urging the governors in the region “to revitalize the Southern Nigeria Governors Forum for the sake of political co-operation and development.”
The group equally expressed concern at the plight of christians in the northern part of Nigeria, against a backdrop of the Boko Haram insurgency and the political tension in the build up to the general elections.
They also condemned provocative utterances by politicians in the course of the ongoing campaigns. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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south south elders christian political forum, what a chame!
ReplyDeleteIs it chame or shame? spent 20mins with my dictionary looking for the meaning of chame but found nothing! empty head go back to the classroom and remember to take Buhari with you! association of illitrates.
Deletesome of u so called elders has traded ur soul for peanuts. Wht else do u want: money and recognition. U may get it bt ur souls will definitly acct for it
ReplyDeleteNonsense! Elders indeed. We need excellence and accountability, not political equity. What was ur take when the Northwest agitated to complete their 8year term in 2011? Keep ur regional and ethnic sentiments...it's time to move forward... Vote Buhari. I am a Christian Southerner in case u'r in doubt
ReplyDeleteNobody cares if you are Christian Southerner or Muslim Northerner, Buhari is a jerk and so are you. Vote for Buhari.......vote for boko haram and Islamization of Nigeria period. I PITY you seriously Mr/Miss southern Christian! They hate you and your religion and you stupidly follow them sheepishly
DeleteMbaka is an end time prophet of doom. He is no more than a soothsayer or sorcerer. How can one explain his use of four white pigeons? Is that acceptable practice in catholic Church ? Why is he using altar of worship as political platform. This is end time sign- appearance of false prophets who will lead many souls astray. So,those who have ears,let them hear. CI kena!
ReplyDeleteHAhahahahahaha, every one is forming groups to eat from GEJ's droppings. Shame on you self acclaimed Bishop Eberechukwu, if Holy spirit did not tell Mbaka what he said, have you tried to inquire from the Holy spirit yourself to know God's will for this country instead of promoting south south presidential ticket or is your Christianity not about love your neighbor as yourself as Christ preached. You people should stop calling yourselves christian and when you speak, speak for yourselves and your families. You are not representing Christians because you are not living the will of Christ. Shameless men. Wolves in sheep clothing, God will expose all of you. Ifele mee unu.
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