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For Nigeria to attain the dream of its founding fathers, those in positions of authority must re-dedicate themselves to nation building and shun all forms of corrupt practices.
Senior Pastor of the Victory Life Bible Church, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, made this known in his homily entitled ‘Rebel in cassock’ at a programme tagged ‘Night of Praise’ held in honour of the late Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr. Sunday Mbang, at the Shelter Afrique Estate, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
According to him, the late Prelate was passionate about seeing his country develop, noting that he used his radical approach to Christianity to drive home the need for the liberation of the citizens from hardship.
“Mbang used his radical approach to Christianity to advocate for freedom from the oppressed and social development for the citizens,” he said.
Apostle Achudume, who observed that Nigeria has not changed posited that the country needs more of the likes of Mbang to champion the causes of the masses.
The VLBC Senior Pastor said the radical nature of Dr. Mbang attracted him to the late Prelate in the 80s while he served as president of the Christian Union and NFES.
He added that they both became close as they maintained a father-son relationship, recalling how he would always tap from Dr. Mbang’s wealth of experience and wisdom each time he visited him from Abeokuta.
Apostle Achudume described the late Mbang as a rebel in cassock who was contented, humble and lived a simple life right till he breathed his last.
“Mbang was a rebel in the Cassock and didn’t seek for fame or wealth but for freedom and liberation of humanity,” adding that his strong desire was to see a one Nigeria.
Apostle Achudume noted that the late Dr. Mbang was a dogged fighter who confronted leaders like General Ibrahim Babangida, the late General Sanni Abacha and ensured General Abdulsalami Abubakar conducted elections to usher in democratic government within a year.
He added that his blunt stance on national issues, and forthrightness brought him into contact with former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, as they both became intimate friends.
While appreciating the children of the deceased late eminent Clergyman led by Sir Ini Mbang for organising a series of programmes in honour of their father, Apostle Achudume urged them to continue to uphold his sterling legacies.
