The Catholic Church’s Stance on Prophecy: Bishop Rebukes Father Mbaka’s Prediction on Imo Governorship
Bishop Lucius Ugorji of Umuahia Catholic Diocese and the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have both criticized Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka for his New Year prophecy regarding Governor Emeka Ihedioha losing his seat to Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress.
Reacting to the prophecy, CAN emphasized its opposition to politically driven prophecies. Bishop Lucius Ugorji of Umuahia Catholic Diocese, on the other hand, emphasized that the Catholic Church does not engage in fortune telling.
Imo State's CAN leader, Senior Apostle Godson Ibeji, stated:
“CAN has consistently opposed such politically motivated prophecies and at the same time strives to maintain the standards that guide and regulates the practice ...