In a bold and unambiguous message, Rev Father Ejike Mbaka, the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry in the Enugu Catholic Chaplaincy, has sternly cautioned Nigerian politicians against attending his annual harvest and bazaar events unless they are prepared to make generous financial contributions. This directive, delivered by the controversial Catholic priest, sends a clear message that his gatherings will no longer be mere social affairs but rather focused on fundraising and prosperity.
During a recent church program, the video of which has swiftly become viral, Fr. Mbaka expressed his dissatisfaction with those who attend his bazaar without contributing. In the video, Fr. Mbaka specified that November 12, 2023, has been designated as the date for the ministry’s upcoming bazaar.
Fr. Mbaka emphasized that the agenda for this bazaar is “mega wealth, not meager wealth.” He urged participants to make adequate preparations for the event and save the funds they intend to donate as an expression of gratitude to God. He reiterated that showing appreciation to God through financial contributions is a central aspect of the event.
However, he issued a strong warning against individuals who might attend the bazaar with disruptive intentions or those who refuse to participate in the customary “kola” breaking ceremony. He stated, “Don’t come with someone who will be bad luck for us. Or someone who will come here to make trouble. Or someone who will come here that day and refuse to break cola.”
Fr. Mbaka went on to highlight the spiritual significance of the bazaar, indicating that it is an opportunity to give money to God and that there is a spiritual dimension to the event. He stated, “When we see you, you will be given a microphone to come and kill a cow for God. It’s not an insult, it’s for God.”
Furthermore, he underscored the potential consequences for those who disrupt the event, warning that such individuals “will be forced to beg for food with empty plates in the street.”
“is mega wealth and not meager, mega wealth” adding that “Everyone should go and prepare well for it. Save what you will use to show God’s appreciation. At least once in a year, you show appreciation to God.
“Come along with all our friends. Don’t come with someone who will be bad luck for us. Or someone who will come here to make trouble. Or someone who will come here that day and refuse to break cola.
“What we have that day is giving money to God. If you know you wouldn’t want to participate in it, don’t come. Bazaar has a spirit that accompanies it. When we see you, you will be given a microphone to come and kill a cow for God. It’s not an insult, it’s for God.
“But if you say no and would want to make trouble for us because you know the way to the Bishop’s house or anywhere else, you will only meet trouble at the end of it.
“I can’t understand how someone would come for a bazaar and refuse to break cola and a Rev Father would be asked to go and apologise to him. And it’s being told as a story. The one who’s right then becomes wrong and vice versa.
“Let it not happen again, because if someone tries it again, he will be forced to beg for food with empty plates in the street.”
“All the banks we have relationships with should come and do something for God in the bazaar. If they don’t come, it means they don’t want our relationship again. Yes, it’s business.”
Additionally, Fr. Mbaka extended his warning to banks and businesses. He threatened to sever ties with banks and businesses that fail to make contributions to his ministry during the bazaar, emphasizing that his organization views the event as a business endeavor.
