- The verbal attack on the Archbishop of Owerri Diocese, Anthony JV Obinna, has been condemned by a catholic priest, Reverend Father Eunan Asomugha
- The bishop was said to have been verbally attacked by supposed members of the All Progressives Congress in Imo state
- Rev Father Asomugha said that the attackers were angry because the bishop urged the electorate to get their PVC and vote the right candidate in 2019 governorship election
A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Eunan Asomugha on Sunday, March 4, condemned verbal attacks on the Archbishop of Owerri Diocese, Anthony JV Obinna, by supposed members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.
During his sermon at the St Mathew Catholic Church in Ngwoma Obube, could not understand why people should be angry unnecessarily, Vanguard reports.
NAIJ.com gathered that the verbal attack happened on Saturday, March 3, during a burial mass of the mother of Alex Mbata, at St Michael's Catholic, Ngwoma Obube in Owerri North local government area.
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It was learnt that the son-in-law to Governor Rochas Okorocha, Uche Nwosu, and wife of the governor, Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, were present at the burial.
Bishop Obinna reportedly encouraged the congregation to ensure that they get their PVC and vote the right choice for good governance.
He was said to have made reference to bad roads and advised the authorities to give it maximum attention.
It was reported that the bishop's words did not go down well with one of Nwosu's loyalists and it attracted uncomplimentary remarks against the bishop. Members of the church were unable to bring the situation under control.
Commenting on the matter in his homily, Reverend Father Asomugha said: “We are ruling with our fist. The bishop is advocating for the less privileged. They are angry because the bishop said go and get your PVC, and vote the right person.”
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that the declaration by Governor Rochas Okorocha's son in-law, Uche Nwosu, to contest the 2019 gubernatorial election in Imo state was causing tension in the state.
Nwosu reportedly declared his governorship ambition at Nkwerre local government area of the state.
It was reported that a governorship aspirant, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, stated that the All Progressives Congress in the state cannot be under the control of just one man, while the Imo deputy governor, Prince Eze Madumere, reportedly insisted that he would contest for the governorship position.
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Source: Naija.ng