{"id":68467,"date":"2019-08-18T17:28:01","date_gmt":"2019-08-18T16:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=68467"},"modified":"2019-08-18T17:28:01","modified_gmt":"2019-08-18T16:28:01","slug":"catholic-bishop-condemns-prayer-ban-in-anambra-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/other-news\/catholic-bishop-condemns-prayer-ban-in-anambra-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Catholic bishop condemns prayer ban in Anambra markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, Anambra state, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has kicked against the recent ban on prayers in markets across the state.<\/p>\n<p>He described prayer as most important tool Christians needed to ask and receive favours from God as well as wade off evil manipulations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68jeg_ad m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68jeg_ad_article m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68jnews_content_inline_ads\">\n<div class=\"m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68ads-wrapper m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68align-left\">\n<div class=\"m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68ads_google_ads\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Leadership of Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), had banned prayers in the market, citing alleged extortion and politicization of the prayers as reason.<\/p>\n<p>Delivering a homily on Sunday at Holy Trinity Catholic, Nanka, Orumba North local government area of the state, the cleric stressed that prayer ban was unheard of in a state dominated by Christians.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cBanning prayers will further distance those who believed in the efficacy of prayers from receiving God\u2019s abundant blessings and grace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPrayers in people\u2019s lives is so important because a prayerful Christian remains a powerful Christian.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ezeokafor however called on Gov. Willie Obiano to take a critical look at the decision by the market leadership with a view to reviewing it.<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68jeg_ad m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68jeg_ad_article m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68jnews_content_inline_2_ads\">\n<div class=\"m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68ads-wrapper m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68align-center\">\n<div class=\"m_7840095172735085070ydp815c5085yiv0806349111ydpbe49fe68ads_google_ads\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI heard about the ban but was not too happy about it. It is not in our best interest. I appeal to Governor Willie to take a second look on the matter. I am happy he is here,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He further commended the governor\u2019s commitment towads the provision of security in the state, urging him to maintain the tempo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us not allow the suspected Fulani herdsmen menace, incessant killings, kidnappings taking place in our neighbouring states to get to Anambra state.<\/p>\n<p>Responding, Governor Obiano assured the bishop of his commitment in tackling some of the challenges enumerated, saying his administration was building more quality roads and would ensure deplorable roads in the state received facelift.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, Anambra state, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has kicked against the recent ban on prayers in markets across the state. 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