{"id":8829,"date":"2022-10-04T14:27:26","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T14:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijabiography.com\/?post_type=biography&p=8829"},"modified":"2022-10-04T14:27:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T14:27:29","slug":"father-mbaka-biography","status":"publish","type":"biography","link":"https:\/\/naijabiography.com\/biography\/father-mbaka-biography\/","title":{"rendered":"Father Mbaka Biography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Early Life and Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Father Mbaka was born on July 28, 1957, in Amata Ituku, Awgu L.G.A, Enugu State<\/a>, to the late Chief Humphrey Ogbuefi Mbaka<\/strong> and Felicia Mbaka<\/strong>. He grew up in a village populated by palm wine tappers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He had his primary and secondary school education in Enugu State<\/a>, where he attended St. Vincent\u2019s Secondary School, Agbogugu<\/strong>, in the Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State<\/a> for his secondary education. Mbaka had his priestly training at Seat of Wisdom Seminary<\/strong> in Owerri, Imo State, and St. Joseph’s Seminary<\/strong> in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State<\/a>. He received his priesthood ordination on July 29, 1995, in the Roman Catholic Church<\/strong> in the Order of Melchizedek<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When he was a child, Fr. Mbaka organised block rosary prayers in their neighbourhood. He also gave praise to St. Anthony’s Parish<\/strong> in Ituku’s prayer warrior squad, which was revitalising Catholic Charismatic Renewal<\/strong>. Father Mbaka’s pagan father fiercely opposed his aspiration to become a Catholic priest. His father and kin resisted the idea of him becoming a priest. But on July 29, 1995, at Holy Ghost Cathedral<\/strong> in Enugu, His Lordship Bishop Michael Ugwujah Eneja<\/strong> consecrated Fr. Mbaka as a Catholic priest. Following his ordination, Fr. Mbaka was assigned to Holy Ghost Cathedral<\/strong> in Enugu <\/a>as the Assistant Diocesan Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While serving as an assistant diocesan administrator, Fr. Mbaka went on evangelistic journeys beyond the cathedral. He frequently travelled to Capuchin <\/strong>and G.T.C. Enugu<\/strong> to hold masses for the faithful. The Eucharistic Jesus Word Prayer Centre<\/strong> was then established by him, and it later evolved into Adoration Ministries Enugu<\/strong>, Nigeria<\/strong> (AMEN<\/strong>). He has served as a parish priest in numerous parishes within the Enugu Diocese, including Christ the Kings Parish<\/strong> in GRA and Our Lady of Roses Parish<\/strong> in Emene. Weekly prayers are attended by thousands of followers at Adoration Ministries <\/strong>in Enugu, Nigeria<\/strong> (AMEN<\/strong>). He has recently been transferred to the Monastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the Punch tabloids, Fr. Mbaka gives over $2 million to charity each month. Additionally, he is the owner of Aqua Rapha Investments<\/strong>, a company that produces bottled water, sachet water, yoghurt, and soft drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Controversies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fr. Mbaka charged that Governor Chimaroke Nnamani<\/a><\/strong> was responsible for the stampede that claimed the lives of ten worshipers and an unborn child in 2001. The late Sani Abacha<\/a><\/strong>, Chimaroke Nnamani<\/a><\/strong>, Ikedi Ohakim<\/strong>, Rochas Okorocha<\/a><\/strong>, Goodluck Jonathan<\/a><\/strong>, Muhammadu Buhari<\/a><\/strong>, Emeka Ihedioha<\/strong>, and other leaders have received criticism from Fr. Mbaka.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the 2020 court ruling, he projected Hope Uzodimma<\/strong> would be elected governor of Imo State. Father Mbaka demanded the resignation of President Buhari<\/a><\/strong> in response to the nation’s security concerns. According to a statement from Garba Shehu<\/strong>, Fr. Mbaka visited Buhari in April 2021, seeking a contract as payment for backing him in the general election of 2015, but the President rejected him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support of Buhari in the 2015 General Elections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On December 31, 2014, Mbaka addressed a congregation and encouraged them to remove the then-president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan<\/strong><\/a>, from office because he had failed to stop the rise of corruption and insecurity in the nation. In line with his priestly and prophetic ministry, Fr. Mbaka has called for a change in the administration. Ever since he received his priestly ordination in the Roman Catholic Church<\/strong>, Fr. Mbaka has consistently directed, advised, and warned every administration in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compensation for Supporting Buhari<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mbaka demanded that President Buhari<\/a> step down on April 28, 2021, due to the escalating insecurity in Nigeria. The Nigerian Presidency responded to Mbaka’s call with a statement via Garba Shehu, claiming that Mbaka is upset that President Buhari<\/a> disregarded his request for contracts after he requested them as payment for his support in 2015 and 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conflict with Ebube Muonso<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both Reverend Fathers Mbaka and Emmanuel Obimma <\/strong>(Ebube Muonso<\/strong>) refuted the false claim that there were instances of rivalry that once existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attack on Peter Obi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Father Mbaka was once seen preaching to his congregation, attacking the presidential candidate of the Labour Party<\/strong>, Peter Obi<\/strong>, for the presidency. He accused him of being a stingy individual and said he would not make a good leader due to his stinginess. He, however, rescinded his statement after receiving backlash from the public because such a statement is unworthy of a priest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discography<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Albums<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • Jesus Mu Na Gi Ga-Ebi<\/li>
  • Aka Na Agwo Oria<\/li>
  • Ike M Kwo Aba (My Dependable God)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Selected Songs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • Ayeye Praise Medley<\/li>
    • Ike M Kwo Aba (My Dependable God) Medley<\/li>
    • Behold the King<\/li>
    • AKA Ndi Muo Ozi, Pt. 1<\/li>
    • Chukwu Onye Ebere<\/li>
    • Onye Oru Ebube Medley<\/li>
    • Odogwu Na Agha<\/li>
    • Okpala Chukwu Onye Na Eme Nma<\/li>
    • Song by Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka<\/li>
    • Jesus Mu Na Gi Ga-Ebi<\/li>
    • Chukwu Kere Uwa Echetala M Medley<\/li>
    • Mgbe M Bidoro Mebe Nma<\/li>
    • Odumegwu Judah Emerigo Onwu Medley<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Awards and Nominations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      • He was honoured by the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PIMAN).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Net Worth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        He has an estimated net worth of $5 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Social Media Handles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Twitter: @FrMbaka
        Instagram: rev.fr.ejikembak<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","biography_category":[877,895],"class_list":["post-8829","biography","type-biography","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","biography_category-entrepreneur","biography_category-gospel-singer"],"yoast_head":"\nFather Mbaka Biography | Age | Albums | Songs | Naijabiography<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ejike Camillus Anthony Ebenezer Mbaka (born July 28, 1957) known as Father Ejike Mbaka. 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