Controversial Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has called on members of the Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN) to stop protest and demonstration as he officially departed for the monastery.

Mbaka made the call via a video uploaded on the ministry’s official Facebook handle on Wednesday morning.

In the viral video, Mbaka told his followers that he was departing to the monastery in obedience to his Bishop.

He told them to back him up with prayers as he was embarking on deeper reflections and interior waiting on the Lord.

The Adoration Ministry, which was shut down three months ago, was re-opened last Sunday.

However, in the place of Fr. Mbaka, another clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Rev. Fr. Anthony Amadi was posted to take charge of the Adoration Ministry.

Members of AMEN reacted with protest to the church’s decision in transferring Fr. Mbaka to the monastery.

In his farewell message, Mbaka told them that God would reverse everything.

He said: “I wish to use this opportunity to bless and encourage you as I depart to the monastery in obedience to my bishop. I want you to remain calm as written in Psalm 46:10.

“This is a time we shall know the real adorers. Please, back me with your prayers so that I will go and embark on deeper reflections and interior waiting on the Lord. I want to remind you of Jeremiah 29:13, God will reverse everything.

“God has good plans for us and not to destroy us. This is not a time to be sorrowful. Be calm and vigilant. Stop every form of protest and demonstration. I love you and I will be with you. God bless you”.

[The Nation]