Father Mbaka
Nigerian Catholic cleric
Ejike Camillus Anthony Ebenezer Mbaka , popularly known as Father Mbaka, is a Nigerian Catholic priest, musician and the founder of Adoration Ministries in Enugu, Nigeria. He is noted for being one of the most prominent religious leaders in the south-eastern part of Nigeria.
Early life and background
Mbaka was born in Amata Ituku in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, where he grew up with his family who were palm wine tappers. He attended St. Vincent's Secondary School, Agbogugu in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State for his secondary education.
Priesthood
Mbaka attended Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri, Imo State and St Joseph's Seminary Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom State, where he was trained for priesthood. On 29 July 1995, He was ordained a priest of the Catholic Church.
Controversies
Alleged support of Buhari in the 2015 general elections
On 31 December 2014, Mbaka told a congregation that the then president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan had failed to stem the tide of insecurity and corruption in the country, and urged them to vote the administration out. Mbaka's call for a change in administration is in tandem with his priestly-prophetic ministry. Mbaka has been consistent in directing, advising and forewarning every administration in Nigeria since he was ordained a priest.
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