Retired Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, explains why the clergy should not mix religion with politics. He speaks against the backdrop of the statement by the Enugu-based Catholic priest and founder of Adoration Ground, Father Ejike Mbaka, that members of his congregation should reject President Goodluck Jonathan in the general elections.
Below is an exerpt from the interview;
What kind of sanction can be given to such a priest?
It depends on his bishop. You cannot
dictate for his bishop. Don’t forget that this same man was at
loggerheads with a former governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamanni,
and it was the same Adoration Ground in Enugu. If I have my way, we
should close that place because a lot of things have been happening
there that are out of tune. I think Gov. Peter Obi also went there for
prayers at one point. If I have my way, I won’t go there for anything….
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