Speaking to newsmen in Enugu under the aegis of the Enugu Ecclesiastical Province yesterday Dec. 17th, the Anglican Bishops led by Archbishop of the Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev Emmanuel Chukwuma demanded that the Enugu chapter of the PDP, zone the governorship running mate slot to one of its members otherwise they stand the chance of loosing the Anglican Church's votes in next year's election.
“We the Anglican Bishops are crying and appealing that Anglicans in Enugu state will not tolerate marginalisation and should be giving the position of deputy governor of the state. For the position of governor and deputy governor to be Catholic/Catholic will not be acceptable to us. In the Federal level, people are not happy with Christian/Christian ticket, hence the president has taken a very good stand to return as President and pick a Moslem as his running mate. Why should Enugu State, therefore, nominate a Roman Catholic governorship candidate who we are not against and wanting again to nominate a Roman Catholic as the running mate? We Anglicans say no to this kind of arrangement. We are not in minority in Enugu state and we totally reject that intention and are warning that if they want peace to reign in this state and for them to enjoy our cooperation, it should not be Roman Catholic/ Roman Catholic ticket”the bishops said.
The
Bishops went further to say that
“Former Governor of the State, Chimaroke Nnamani who served from 1999 to 2007 is a Methodist. He picked Okechukwu Itanyi, a Catholic as his Deputy. Nnamani handed over to Sullivan Chime who is Roman Catholic. Sullivan chose Sunday Onyebuchi, a Methodist or so, not an Anglican as Deputy. As they are going out, all those who want to become governor are Catholics and in the PDP, they are plotting to make their running mate a Catholic. We are saying give us an Anglican Deputy, otherwise you are looking for our trouble".
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Complete rubbish
Nice..
Can you imagine, this is the worst political perception I have seem since the 2015 madness started.
This is just the beginning, soon persons of same skin colour won't be able to contest together.
Thought this religious sentiment ended with Christian- Muslim ish.
I feel pity for the body of Christ in Nigeria.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA
Hian, biko what is wrong with people sef?
here we go again. we freaking too religious for Nada. hypocrites
Politics can be so funny at times.. I reserve my comment on this. Eph 6:18. BishopDammy#
Politics and religion are not suppose to mix,so why the protest.
Miss indomie says so.
If it not muslim muslim ticket. It is catholic catholic..... I give up
This is a clear indication that our religious leaders are hungry men who have 4goten their primary purpose
How does this sort of uproar benefit governance......
These pple have belittled christianity to nothing
Must it be on religion or what the person can deliver to the people.This is one of our problem in this country.
Lol
'Bullshivic' we have a long way to go in Nigeria. Christianity as a body should be considered. Not denominations. I for one wasn't against d idea of buhari/fashola. Lets fight for what we want not how we worship
What of Methodist, pentecostal, baptist, traditionalist.... Can we just bleeding get the best person for the job without all these nonsense.
Religion is one of the major problem of this country. We Nigerians are too religiously minded, and many of us are bigots and lack understanding.
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Our churches are turning to something else. .
You have got to be kidding me?! Christians too ba??? Hian!!! Judgement must start in the church fa
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Our churches are Now turning to something else
Lolzzz...C wahala o... No Muslim/Muslim, now no Catholic/Catholic... ok na watch I dey watch una....#2015# #Elections# #Nigeria# E GO BETTER...#myopinion#
I get confused when. Religious groups participate or involve themselves with politics in this country....yes politics is in every sphere of our life but involving in it , is very wrong taking from the view that Nigerian politics is very dirty. »»»»QUEENMAYA»»»»
oh come on!!! makes no difference
Can u imagine, this is d problem of Nigeria, after Corruption... Too many bodies in Christianity... But Islam is just 1 body, and u ask why dey more co-operative in their doings...it abt time Christians put aside their various names and come as 1....
#itcanonlygetbetter
The church should mind their business and outta politics.
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Imagine what churches r turning into. these clergy men will not face their fight for salvation instead of sticking their nose into politics. This sentence "give us an Anglican deputy,otherwise u r looking for trouble " got me thinking if the Bishop is a true worshipper of God. Sings of end time.
No more muslim-muslim. Now catholic!! When did Christians become religious bigots..
SMH
Lmao!! See gobe.. Muslim-muslim ticket -wahala, christian-christian ticket- wahala. Now is catholic n non catholic... Abeg make una pick a Jehova witness jor.
churches are turning into something else o. naija politics sha. pls Enugu state gubernatorial race should include the Anglicans o, we don't want trouble from the Vishops. hehehe. lol. tori for town.
Am so pissed
My dear the matter tire me oooo. Are they not suppose to be spiritual father's. Praying and advising them to follow the right path. Na WA oooo.
This Where I Always From At Christians, The Anglican Community Should Be Ashamed Of Their Claims. They Therefore Means The Protestants, Pentecostals, Muslims, Traditionalists, Juju Worshippers et al Should Frown At The Development Of The Catholic Tickets. We Are Christians And That's Enough.... Rubbish!!!!!!
Rubish of the highest other no be small xtians dem be mtchew
this country has people who are so sick in the mind.religion and politics is either dey don't want muslim-muslim ticket or now is catholic-catholic.bullshit...pls go n sit down let have some peace.#banky w says it all#instagram
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""We are saying give us an Anglican Deputy, otherwise you are looking for our trouble"". Lmaoooo..... Look at what a man of God is saying christ sake, all bcos of politics... What a shame....
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Tho politics evolve from the church, it is advisable t be sensitive in the spirit..
Are we not all serving the same God again. Haba, christian s when are we going to unite in the body of Christ. NO church in Heaven.
RUBBISH.........SERIOUSLY?????
Imagine words from d mouth of a clergy.
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Permit me to say thus people are annoying,really? We just want good leaders and change!!! these ones are here saying catholic Anglican methodist..are there no Muslims in enough why are the not protesting or is it just federal life?? Why are cele,deeper life people not complaining too?please let everyone rise and complain...
It's high time we should do away with religiosity& tribe(ethnic group) in politics, if you're capable then you're capable. If the person has qualities & traits of good leadership so be it
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This is the height of stupidity...
Na wa oh.. muslim/muslim, catholic/catholic.. Even churches??? ... ogini na afio? Nna mehn . i cnt deal .smdh
serious??? Since when did this start. So he'll make trouble if both catholics win d election abi. Lemme watch nd see what happens o. Still can believe he said dat o, ehhheen!! Is it not one and the same God we all serve, so why the drama?? Religious leaders should stay away frm politics abeg.
Am from Enugu state and i feel so much pain reading this comminique. If trully they wrote this, and coming from bishops, then we are in big trouble as christians. Shedding tears.....
Religion is responsible for our problems in this country. The day we would stop all this church and mosques hypocrisy the the day things will start to be better for us. Just imagine rubbish coming from a bishop. What's his business in politics... nonsense
utterly rubbish inconsequential issue.This is the type of clergy we produce in this damn country.
You nail it well@Bonario bcos we're tire for all Religion matter inside politic may God help us....... am not sure whether they're serving God
i totally agree with you on this.
Na waooo waiting person go hear, so church too don join them too
As much as am against dese decision by d Anglican community in enugu state,d truth be told religion would always play a huge part in d life of humans. Religion is d only reason why dere is still a lil bit of sanity in d world dnt ask me how cos it's obvious. So for dose of us claiming religion won't work or we re being too religious are liars d issue ain't religion but religious leaders
Unbelievable.
Is this happening.
I'm disappointed.
Religious sentiments has extend even amongst Christians when we are suppose to be united during this critical era. I'm highly disappointed. gosh
Honestly this is arrant nonsence and I'm actually embarassed this is coming from a church. What has church or religion got to do with politics. Ds people sef.
Nonsense
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na wa oooo... everything now is political. I have always there was politics in the church but av never heard of this kind. Wonders shall never end. The kind of division in the christian body is beyond words. mtchhwwwww . Greed, selfishness, envy, and covetousness have eaten deep into Christiandom. May God have mercy on us all.
Like seriously? This is why I hate politics with my whole heart. The word politics is synonymous with trouble. Even the church is not spared in politics!!! God help us.
politics in the church... God why have thy forsaken your people
Hmmmm Ang, cath still old same story all times.
How sad. Ede.ozed@yahoo.com
I want to believe this is a joke. No condemnations whatsoever but I just oonder what they are turning the body of Christ into. The other a church congratulated the picking of their pastor as a candidate now this. And we wonder why God doesn't hear our prayers anymore. How sad . Ede.ozed@yahoo.com
Rubbish
Wetin be church own
If this is actually coming from the Anglican Bishops, them am highly dissapointed.
a BIG SHAME. The man is so annoying, its not like they re evn priests running for office nd he is complaining. Seems like he wants to put sm1 as d deputy, maybe his brother so they'll have deir share of d national cake
If this is actually coming from the Anglican Bishops, them am highly dissapointed. Mshewww...
They're mad!
If this is actually coming from the Anglican Bishops, them am highly dissapointed. Mshewww...
Something is definitely wrong with Nigerians, what has religion or denomination got to do with personality or performance?
Hian, na wao
Bishop Chukwuma of Anglican church na waa for u ooo. so u are threatening the people of Enugu State becos of ur selfish agenda. We are rolling our eyes at u oooo. Lord have mercy on u sir
can u imagine????? wat are dis ppl turnin d church of God into? may God hv mercy on dem
utter rubbish coming out from a well respected man of God bishop chukwuma, so church dabbles into politics leaving the evangelical work behind, nonsense ahhh i am an anglican but dis is bullshit tho
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This will only surprise those who haven't had regular dealings in the south east.
A lot of marriages have been cancelled for this reason.
In medical school then the first thing they check was is the contestant for faculty president nccmds or fecamds!
Those students are actually thhe so called leaders of tomorrow.
Its well with this nation.
Nigeria is gradually drifting to something else, the madness did not end with Muslim-Muslim, Christian-Christian, now denomination very soon person of the same height will not be allowed to contest together in Nigeria.
They are gradually turning politics to religious war. Just imagine what a man of God is saying.
hehehe, wetin I no go hear for my naija? First na muslim-muslim issue, now catholic-catholic, watch out BOKOHARAM- ISSI is coming .
Can u jst imagine dis..chai, God go jugde plenty things o, haba.
A VERY BIG SHAME that this is happening in the "Church"
They are only interested on what the governor gives to the church. Christians should reject gifts from bad rulers. These gifts are given to woe support and in turn breed corruption in the church. The church should distant itself from politics
Religious leader.. LOL.. it's such a pity sha...
Even in the church??
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Pastors tho!
What is church turning into this days all in the name politics? I thought the Roman Catholic don't involve in politics before
dis is just d begining. u pple want christian leaders n not somebody dat will give u a better nigeria. now its church vs church. lets wait n see wat happen at d end.
True talk. This is just too much!!!
Its a christian State,so denomination does not really matter.
Naija Politics too dey make person sef.
Ok.They should go for Catholic-Cele Ticket
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In as much as I am against this type of politics, it should be noted that it has been going on except that this is the first time a church is going to press about this.
In Imo state, Ikedi Ohakim, an Anglican chose Ada Okwuonu, another Anglican as deputy and they both ran for 2007 governoship election in Imo state under PPA ticket. People did not pay attention because they were given no chance.
After they won, it became an issue for the Catholic church. By 2011, they pressurized Ohakim to drop Okwuonu and pick a Catholic for his running mate. Ohakim succumbed and picked Viola Onwuliri although they eventually lost the election and Onwuliri was later made a minister.
This religious politics is not good anyway.
Religion is the worst thing that happened to mankind!
Lookout for Dark skinned nigga vs Light skinned nigga ish soon coming into serious considerations lol
Equity is all we needed
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Mixing religion n politics is a disaster,its better 2 stick 2 what u r good at. Austinsinach@gmail.com
As in..............?
That Anglican Bishop should go and eat shits.
e are not in minority in Enugu state and we totally reject that intention and are warning that if they want peace to reign in this state and for them to enjoy our cooperation, it should not be Roman Catholic/ Roman Catholic ticket”. This is exactly why we are where we are, how would Bishops issue this sort of statement. Enough is Enough, I blame PDP for all this with their zoning policy, which they jettisoned. The only criteria should be can the person do the job, not who his father is or which God he prays to even. I wonder what to expect of parishioners if bishops are like this, they should be ashamed of themselves. I won't be surprised if money changed hands for them to have this stance.
What is politics turning into
Don't the church have better things to do than battle over zoning?The world has indeed ended.
Only in naija# if itz not religion we will bring in ethnicity abi geo political zoning 4 once letz support d right candidate be him babalawo,spiritualist or any oda dey shld concentrate on d church and leave politics alone 4 d politicians abi# baby I dey hustle 4 BlackBerry passport since I not fit afford make I try luck lol. Viciweka2002@yahoo.com
Sunnis vs Shia; catholic vs Anglican ; dark skinned vs light skinned; east vs west ; north vs south ; Anambra vs Enugu; IMO vs Abia ; kaduna vs katsina ; jigawa vs Kano ; itshekiri vs urhobo ; Igbo vs Yoruba ; Hausa vs kanuri ; ijaw vs igala; ...... I can go on and on.... The list never ends , this is what makes Nigerian black folks seem clueless, mindless and senseless but when I look at the comments from young people on Linda's blog crying foul.... I know that our younger people are more educated and are dependable to stir the course of this nation towards 'diversity we stand' and positivity
Politics in the church, religion, etc. I fear for 2moro, Obumnemeudeze@gmail.com
You see Nigerians and our issues about religion? Where it is okay for christian chrstian ticket, the church becomes an issue!
we Christians are the ones killing ourselves,no unity in the body of christ. what has denomination got to do with being a suitable candidate? *hiss*
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This is why Muslims exremists slaughter Christians,some are too stupid to breath,they don't know who they warship,especially igbos.an average igbo man is as terrible as boko haram in the head.you can imagine,where the hell did this thought come from.is this what our bible preaches about being like Christ.thinking we are different?.u think u can compare Islam n Christianity?.this is very same reason The British gave power to the Northerners,brothers were too busy killing each other for whom to be made head...You will never grow if u can't even unite Ur household,u will never see the inside of assorock...especially if Okoracha the foolish remains Ur frontier.u people really need to start living like human beings Onitcha is no more rough afterall.And its ticket not Tickaytee.and am deltan fuckers!!
Ethnic conflict, religious conflict, church conflict. Obumnemeudeze@gmail.com
Akinbode I have told you to Start writing english or just write Yoruba,next time u type how u like I will abuse you and the schools that cleared you
This is ridiculous, is catholic and Anglican not practicing same faith again? cant believe a true man of God ll descend so low on dis subject matter, worst still a bishop. may God help us
Church politics mixed with Naija politics
What is this? It's a shame that this have to come from an Anglican bishop. What were u thinking my Lord Bishop when made this statements? So u will now tell the Anglican's not to vote for PDP cos of cath/cath ticket? It's really a shame. I thought they usually shuffle bishops?Bishop Chukwu has long stayed in Enugu diocese please.
Yea still the Delta guy...one day,very soon,we will have a nationwide massacre,this time we only going to kill our leaders,it will be a revolution,children will help kill their politician selfish fathers.we will get international support.over 2,000 curropt men will go down.it will be a day human history will never forget,all forces will join together against them.It will be called Operation sweep
You know it's really funny when people who are supposed to be the beacons of hope and inspiration turn to be the very cause of unsettle, aren't we all supposed to be Christians notwithstanding the denomination, na wa ooo
Yoruba versus who? We don't soil ourselves with petty squabbles.
Please don't chat crap. It's igbos vs hausa and everything else. You're the root of all conflict. Fuckwits
Rubbish
All this Church ppl sef, sometimes a wonder if they are there for anything other than their pockets n stomach. Shameful mind set
so na religion matter now? Anglican dey threatening? who is leading this great country? The politicians has failed us now the Christian leaders are failing too. God way forward, way forward oh Lord. who is our HOPE!!!
What has church got to do with political office? It's like some churches are turning into political parties now. Pls let's refocus my brethren, let's pray to God for who he chooses nt religion let alone denomination.
Odama or whtever, thunder fire you.stupid man
This is the most Hilarious talk of this electioneering. We are going no where like this.
See the extent our religious bigotry has degenerated to. It's a pity that even a so called Bishop is uttering these statements.
Senile xtians
Bishop better say you people will make Enugu State ungovernable, Highly disappointed what politics is doing to our leaders,
churches should face their calling ohhh, in case they have forgotten 'soul winning' not politicking. hypocrites!!!
Haha.#fuckwits,Uch you'r clueless,mindless n senseless...you could've made a Demn point without all those trash.
Utter rubbish, i am disappointed in the Anglican bishops, highly disappointed. I cannot believe how myopic they are. They are now the ones inciting division among their people. SAD
Ada eze,that thunder fire you first.stupid igbo brat
Hey, wonder shall never end.. Lord come and have mercy o
Watch and pray for the evil days are here
If this was actually written by a bishop then IT'S A BIG PITY. That bishop is not a child of God and should not even be a bishop .how can he threaten the peace of the state with trouble?
Nonsense
Nonsense
don't mean to be disrespectful to a man of God but that bishop should have his head examined for pshykia issues. what has his christian mission got to do with politics moreso in the manner he presented it. na wa o!
Nonsense
This is absolutely rubbish...Which one is catholic-catholic ticket?Religion as really cause a lot of problems in Nigeria.
and since when did denominational differences become an issue in state politics for that matter....this people should mind their calling and be content that the candidates are Christians. they are just allowing this stupid politicians use them to create discord.
Arrant Nonsense!!!
What has catholic or anglican got to do with politics?before it was christain moslem now is catholic penticostal anglican to think that this is coming from the bishop is a shame.when they get to office do dey favour their church members?or do dey take money to their church?all we wantis who will govern us well inrespective of where u come from or what u believe or who u believe in.all dis people should please give me a break enough of all dis talk.anglican bishop please if u are looking for a way to become a celebrity abeg call don jazzi or ibina bo to help you out and stop all this ur talk about catholic or angilacn.u and ur followers will not anf cannot mke enugun on bearable for anybody please.
No surprise you would reply, stupid illiterate. Go back to the Bush from whence you came, evidently the greatest mistake humanity ever made was to give Internet access to your kind. What commonality is there between basic bitches and Princes? Don't you have a pageant to aspire to? Please get lost. Village idiot. #DropsMicRaisesMiddleFinger
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What is happening in Nigeria, what rubbish? before it was muslim/muslim ticket now they are using denomination. ok ooo. lets see where it will take us to. tubbytracy@yahoo.com
Bishop chukwuma is looking 4 money and recognition using the Anglican Church. We all know that here. Poor him.
Its actually you that I may suggest that internet access should be give to people after a full mental screening. If someone is wrong, you correct them and not getting worst than them.
Lmao, thank you pdp, we have gotten to where you wanted us, i saw this coming, very soon, they will oppose light skin/ light skin ticket
What!!!,
This is the height of stupidity in the Christendom. Forgoing God's work and diving into materialistic political gains. What has catholic - Catholic, or Anglican - Anglican has to do with who leads the state. There is no more role model Men of God in my great country Nigeria.....What a pity.
Church shold stay out from politics.
U couldn't have said it beta
This ia such an embarrassing news for Christians no matter the denomination. kai
Mscheeeeeeew rubbish! Now everyone feels they are entitled to something! It's no longer christian-Muslim wahala, now its a denominational fight! Mscheeeeeeew! Abeg eeeeee let's loose the Anglican vote! Who cares? I'm so pissed of this thing.
Hummm! That is how our Catholic girls refuse to marry Anglican guys.
Political archbishop.
Religious Bigotry...this is the reason why we can't have an Igbo President. Am disappointed in this Religious leaders.
Political archbishop.
Suh... O... hmm ... The lord is our Strength
Big shame on the Anglican.
Mixing politics with religion
I THINK THAT THE CHURCH LEADERS SHOULD BE CAREFUL THE STATEMENT THEY MAKE SO AS NOT TO CAUSE DIVISION IN THE BODY OF CHRIST.THANKS.
So it is no longer enough to have a Christian-Christian ticket, now you have segregate what arm of Christianity gets to run for elections. And here i was thinking we all serve and call on the same Jesus. Shame on all these hungry religious leaders, big big shame! The body of Christ is no longer one, SHAME!
Thank you whoever you are, these stupid religious fundamentalist, both Christian and Muslim should go and find jobs, they wear dresses and suddenly think they matter.
And for the defender of the illiterate, who also is, call yourself an idiot for me, I'm too busy.
Imagine the old aged man not being ashamed of he he called a press release..how could he forsake his work as a man of God and dive into politics
Are they MAD??!x$!!?
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Uch made a good point by trying to explain that divisions would always arise in Nigeria... Unfortunately fools have riddled this blog who do not understand basic English.... Uch' do not get your hopes high about the youths of tomorrow .... Linda 's blog is a good example of where you see bigots and cows that abound in Nigeria
i am bitterly and so so dissappointed in these men of God> Why wud any man of God say becuze two people running a position are from same church hence they shudnt be nominated.Is that what God says? Is dat d teaching of the bible? Whoever God chooses, it is irrespective of the religion or tribe or church, why wud anoda christian blast anoda.Christianity is not politics.Please ANglican Bishops>>go and beg God for forgiveness. When wud Nigeria be One when you people are saying this.
I don't always get to leave comments here.......but I see no reason with what he just stated. Their argument holds no meaning to me, I believe we are all Christians both Catholic and Protestant and for that reason we should stand as one. Why should the Anglican heads bring up a baseless and pointless propaganda to destroy themselves? Why set fire to your own house?
What the f is wrong with these people? You f**king old folks drives me nuts. get someone to rule already! Small time they will say the don't want MFM-Redeemed Ticket FoolishFools!
LOL, QUITE SAD BUT THIS IS WHERE WE HAVE GOTTEN TO.RATHER THAN FOSTERING THE COLLECTIVE OBJECTIVE OF DRIVING NIGERIA FORWARD, EVERYONE IS NOW CONCERNED ABOUT INDIVIDUAL GAINS. NA WA OOOO....
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