The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has suspended Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka from Church activities for one month, due to the priest’s engagement in political matters as against his theological calling.
Mbaka was asked to proceed on suspension with effect from May 3 after being summoned by the diocesan bishop, Callistus Valentine Onaga.
Bishop Onaga had warned Mbaka that his conduct was smearing the Church’s image, the largest of any Christian organization worldwide.
Mbaka’s has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration over the widespread killings across the nation.
Speaking at the Adoration Ministry in Enugu, Mbaka said it is wrong for the president to maintain grave silence despite the incessant killings in the country.
He allegedly accused the government of being behind several killings across the country.
The cleric also spoke about the activities of herders that destroy the farmland of people without any repercussion.
