By Ihechi Enyinnaya
Controversial Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has shutdown of the Adoration Ministry as he embarks on a one-month prayer retreat.
The ministry sent out a notice early Tuesday morning informing members that Fr. Mbaka was proceeding on a one-month private prayer retreat.
The notices read: “Our Spiritual Director, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka wishes to inform his beloved adorers that he has embarked on a private prayer retreat that will end on 10th June 2021.
“Consequently, no ministry activities shall be held in the ministry ground pending his return.
“He directs that members of the ministry are to observe this period of his retreat as they used to do during the usual January breaks of the ministry, by praying at their homes, being charitable and fasting according to their ability. Adoration! Holy Spirit is our Power.”
Recall that that the Catholic Diocese of Enugu had on May 3, suspended Mbaka from church activities for one month as the controversial priest’s political escapades continued to overshadow his theological obligations .
Mbaka was asked to proceed on suspension with effect from May 3 after being summoned by Callistus Valentine Onaga, the diocesan bishop.
Onaga called Mbaka in following his repeated clashes with President Muhammadu Buhari and warned that his conduct was smearing the church’s image.