The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka, Most Rev Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, has said that he is sorry for anybody trying to obstruct Nigerian youths in their recent resolve to right the wrong in the polity.
Bishop Onah said that some movements were erupting in Nigeria today propelled by youths that were beyond political parties.
He said he felt sorry for anybody who tried to frustrate it.
Speaking during the dedication of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Ada agu in Obollo Etiti, Udenu Local Government of Enugu state, on Sunday, Bishop Onah recalled that the youths in 2020 wanted to use police brutality under #endsars as a basis to pour out their anger on the corrupt political system but they were frustrated by few bad youths who connived with the corrupt politicians to thwart their moves.
The Catholic clerics said that this time round the youths, having got enough of the brunt of successive bad governance in the country, had resolved to take the bull by the horns.
“I am sorry for anybody who will stand on their way this time,” he stated.
Quoting from the book of Nehemiah, the Bishop noted that the responsibilities of priests and political leaders were clearly defined in the scriptures, explaining that while priests were responsible for building the praying places of God and propagating the word of God, it was the duty of the political leader to build the infrastructure like roads and utilities and provide for security of life and property.
He said that as explained in the book of Nehemiah, while Ezra the priest built the place of Worship, Nehemiah the Governor built the wall showing the dividing roles for priests and political leaders.
The Bishop said that those expecting the priests and Bishops to carry placards on political matters should know that there is a dividing line for each.
He noted however that there was a connection between religion and governance but not with politics.
“Priests should show interest in governance because it affects the people but not get involved in partisan politics.”
The Church dedication ceremony attracted prominent religious and political leaders including retired General Godwin Ugwuoke who chaired the occasion.
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