(By Immanuel JamesIbe-Anyanwu) – Mbaka’s god and the future of Imo
There are two
consistent attributes of the Mbaka god. It is an arrogant god that forecloses
commentary, hence the warning that those who will criticize the Catholic priest
over this new year prophecy, will attract divine wrath. Gods are like that
though—often demanding unquestioning credulity. But because critical
intelligence is also a divine gift, I do not believe God gave it to us not to
use it. Besides, unlike Mbaka, I am from Imo State, the constituency whose
destiny is being purported for change; I should therefore be free to discuss my
fate.
Second feature of
the Mbaka god is that it loves the APC. Mohammadu Buhari, it once declared,
would transform Nigeria. In fairness, Buhari has truly transformed Nigeria, but
in reverse. “There will be more hardship in 2020”, Mbaka’s god assures again,
which is consistent with the Buhari prophecy of 2015: Buhari has so far
transformed Nigeria into grievous hardship, but will do even more this year.
Hope Uzordimma,
4th runner-up in the state’s last guber poll, will become Imo Governor this
year, says the Mbaka god. Hope is “an agent of salvation” who would “restore
the dignity of that noble land”. This is at least the third APC prophecy
largesse blasting through this curious oracle. Which raises two fundamental
concerns.
