‘In any way, the supporters of Mr Peter Obi feel offended by my utterances or however I was misunderstood by them, I ask for their understanding and forgiveness.’
The above are the words of Enugu-based Catholic priest Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka, who described presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, as stingy.
He had, on Wednesday, declared that Obi would not become Nigeria’s president because of being stingy.
Mbaka’s comment has since attracted condemnation from members of the public.
However, in a fresh development, Mbaka, on Friday, issued a public apology to Obi over the comment.
He said he was misunderstood, just as he tendered his apology.
His words: “I am a servant of God and my intention is not to malign His Excellency, Peter Obi’s image, but to pray for him. May God’s will be done in his life. I pray to God whom I serve to give our beloved people good and excellent leaders who will take care of them and lead them to the promised land. Anyone who God wishes to make our leader is my choice.
“In this vein, I give my blessings to His Excellency Peter Obi and his supporters, I also give my blessings to the other candidates and their supporters whose intention is also to give Nigeria good leaders.
“In any way, the supporters of Mr Peter Obi feel offended by my utterances or however I was misunderstood by them, I ask for their understanding and forgiveness. As a servant of the Most High God, I pray that it shall be well with my people. I am an ardent supporter of Good Governance, Justice, Equity, Love, and Godliness.
“My intention is not to fight or malign Mr Peter Obi. He is my friend and remained my friend and brother I love him and I wish him success. May God bless him and his good supporters. God’s will be done in his political endeavours (Mk.14:36).”
