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Ejike Mbaka, spiritual director of Adoration Ministries Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), has suspended the ministry’s activities for one month.

The Catholic priest said he is proceeding on a private prayer retreat and won’t be available until June 10.

This was contained in a notice issued by the ministry on Tuesday.

The notice read: “Our Spiritual Director, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka wishes to inform his beloved adorers that he has embarked on a private prayer retreat that will end on 10th June 2021.

“Consequently, no ministry activities shall be held in the ministry ground pending his return.

“He directs that members of the ministry are to observe this period of his retreat as they used to do during the usual January breaks of the ministry, by praying at their homes, being charitable and fasting according to their ability.”

The announcement comes days after Mbaka apologised to the Catholic church for his mistakes, including appearing to have backed protesters who attacked the diocesan cathedral over his whereabouts last week.

Callistus Onaga, the Catholic bishop in Enugu, had declared one week of prayer over the violent protest.

The incident had heightened tension that was caused by Mbaka’s recent clash with the presidency over a controversial contract.