Ebube Muonso

Chibuzo Emmanuel Obimma[1] (born August 18, 1980) and predominantly known by his sobriquet Ebube Muonso[1] is a religious leader and catholic priest of Iwene Tansi Catholic Church located at in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State. Muonso is also the spiritual head of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state.[2] He is also quoted by the reliable Nigerian print media called The Sun to be the most prominent religious leader in the south eastern part of Nigeria.[2]

Early life

Muonso attended Ezunaka primary school after which he enrolled in St. Paul’s seminary, in Anambra State, where he completed his junior high education and attended All Hallows seminary In Onitsha where he completed his secondary school education.[2]

Priesthood

He enrolled in Pope John Paul Major Seminary situated in Awka, Anambra state and also attended the Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary situated. He was fully ordained as a priest on August 6, 2011.[3]

Clash with the occult

Muonso has had clashes with multiple occult sects in Anambra state.[4][5]

Rivalry with co-priest

Muonso has been in constant rivalry with a co-priest named Father Mbaka[6] who is equally a prominent catholic priest in south-eastern part of Nigeria, who is significantly older than Muonso and was ordained a priest long before Muonso became a priest. Muonso addressed Father Mbaka as a false prophet and Father Mbaka immediately responded by calling Muonso a false prophet also.[7][8] The root cause of the rivalry between Muonso and Father Mbaka is reportedly due to a supremacy power tussle and jealousy.[9]

Assassination attempt

Muonso has been a victim of three failed assassination attempts.[10][11][12]

Claim of bullets not penetrating his skin

On one of his sermons Muonso stated that on one occasion, assassins shot multiple times at him at close range but miraculously no bullet penetrated his skin.[10]

Healing

Muonso is noted for his alleged ability to heal ailments.[1]

In media
  • Ironically despite the feud between Muonso and Father Mbaka, Father Mbaka, who is also a musician recorded and released a song titled "Ebube Muonso"[13]

References
  1. "Ebube Muonso: Essence of miracles is to glorify God". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-03-26. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  2. "Anambra fiery catholic priest: Untold story of Ebube Muonso". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-08-23. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  3. Pentecostalism and politics in Africa. Adeshina Afolayan, Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso, Toyin Falola. Cham. 2018. ISBN 978-3-319-74911-2. OCLC 1042561237.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  4. "Catholic priest escapes death in Onitsha". Vanguard News. 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  5. Chukindi, Joe (2020-10-23). "My battle with cultists in Nkwelle Ezunaka - Rev Fr Obimma, Ebube Muonso". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  6. Chukindi, Joe (2017-09-13). "Fifth columnists‎ behind my perceived rift with Fr. Mbaka - Fr. Obimma". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  7. NewsDirect (2017-09-12). "Rev Frs Mbaka, Obimma supremacy battle gets messier as followers join attacks". Nigeriannewsdirectcom. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  8. Chukindi, Joe (2017-09-12). "Mbaka vs Obimma: Parishioners blast Enugu Adoration members". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  9. "I've no rift with Fr Mbaka -Fr Obimma". Vanguard News. 2017-09-13. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  10. "My 10 years of priestly ministry thorny –Fr. Ebube Muonso". The Sun Nigeria. 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  11. "One killed as masquerades invade Catholic's Ebube Muonso's Adoration Ground -". The Eagle Online. 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  12. "Ebube Muonso narrowly escapes death". News Express Nigeria Website. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  13. Ebube Muonso by Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka C., 2016-06-10, retrieved 2022-04-15
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