How Mbaka’s intervention saved me from mysterious illness – Nwifuru

Francis Nwifuru

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has revealed that a prophetic intervention by Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka saved his life during a battle with a mysterious illness.

Nwifuru made the disclosure during a special thanksgiving service at the Adoration Ministry in Emene, Enugu, where he praised Mbaka for his spiritual support at a critical moment in his life.

The governor narrated that after securing the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to run for governor, he suddenly fell ill and was unable to understand the nature of his condition, despite medical efforts.

“I came here during your birthday and went straight to the altar,” he said.

“I knelt down and prayed. I told God that I will come to the same altar to glorify His name when He makes me governor.”

He added: “After that visit, I got the ticket to run, but suddenly I was down with a strange illness. I did everything I could but could not find a solution. I was dying slowly. Nobody could explain what was wrong with me.”

The 48-year-old said he was eventually taken to Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry, where the Catholic priest prayed for him. According to Nwifuru, his healing began immediately after the prayer.

“Father Mbaka looked at me and prayed. He said: ‘This young man will not die. You will not die. Go, you are healed.’ From that moment, my recovery started. I began to regain my strength.”

The governor expressed gratitude to God and Father Mbaka for what he described as divine healing, saying, “God used Father Mbaka to bring me back from the edge of death. I will never forget that.”

Nwifuru was elected governor of Ebonyi in 2023 under the APC platform.