By Regina Igwebuike
The Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as Ebube Muonso, has called for servant leadership at the highest levels of government to revive Nigeria’s economy and restore public trust.
Fr. Obimma, who is also the Parish Priest of Blessed Iwene Tansi Catholic Church, Umudioka – Dunukofia LGA, made the call on May 3, during an interview with journalists at his Parish Office.
Speaking on Nigeria’s leadership crisis, he said the country is operating on a “horrible paradigm” because of poor governance from the presidency down. “We need someone that can change the paradigm. Those in leadership are not doing well at all, starting from the presidency. Someone who is not grounded cannot take the country far,” he said.
He added that a new Nigeria is possible only with a leader of solid character who can influence the system from the top. “Some people at lower levels have good projections, but because they are not president, they cannot change anything. We are looking for a sound economy, and the strength of any society is a strong economy”.
On arranged miracles and spirituality, Fr. Obimma condemned the trend of staged miracles, saying those who engage in them lack the Spirit of God and arrogate power to themselves. “I always tell people I’m not a miracle worker, but God is the Miracle Worker. When a man of God is living a life of sacrifice, miracles must be a permanent visitor,” he said.
He noted that the spiritual realm governs the physical, and that certain heights in life require divine intervention. “As you know, the spiritual controls the physical. There are things you cannot get in this life except by divine intervention. That’s why we need Him; He has the power to do all things,” he said.
The ministry, he said, is currently observing a 90-day prayer session seeking the face of God, with testimonies already recorded since it began. “It’s a moment of spiritual set aside,” he added.
On Security and recognition, the cleric said he has spent a fortune on security and thanked the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for his bold steps in curbing insecurity. He urged government at all levels to adopt more proactive measures to make Anambra State and Nigeria more livable.
Earlier at the Mass in the church marking Father’s Day celebration, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Anambra State chapter, honored Fr. Obimma with the Distinguished Charismatic Cleric Award. The NAWOJ Chairperson, Comrade Tochukwu Ifejika, said the recognition was for his charisma, philanthropic efforts, and commitment to humanity and divine service.
Regina is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
