Father Ejike Mbaka Escapes Assassination in Enugu Days After Bazaar Saga

Representatives of the Adoration ministry has claimed in a statement that Mbaka escaped an assassination attempt on his life last Thursday night on Emene Road (Enugu) when some unknown gunmen shot at him.

This is coming days after a bazaar video of the controversial Catholic priest went viral on social media. Where Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka was seen publicly trying to 'embarrass' the vice presidential aspirant of the People's Democratic Party, Peter Obi for not making open donations to his ministry. 

Nigerians have taken to social media to massively condemn the video calling on the Catholic leadership to caution the priest.


According to Sahara Reporters, "Representatives of the ministry claimed in a statement that Mbaka was shot at last Thursday night on Emene Road in Enugu by some unknown people but he escaped unhurt.

Chief Aka Emmanuel, President, National Adoration Family; Chief Okolo Godwin, President, Adoration Fathers’ Associations World Wide; Mrs Ann Aligwe,President, Adoration Mothers’ Association World Wide; Chukwu Agoziem, President, Adoration Youths’ Association World Wide; and Barr Ike Maximus Ugwuoke,Media Chief said the development came to them as a rude shock and utter surprise".

The police said that they are not aware of such attack on Father Mbaka who has since apologized for his actions. 

Link to the viral video