A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Finbarr Chukwu, has apologised after a video showing him singing a campaign jingle associated with Peter Obi during a church service went viral on social media.
Chukwu, who is attached to St. Dominic’s Secondary School, Ugiri, in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, tendered the apology in a clarification letter dated November 4, 2026, addressed to the Catholic Bishop of Okigwe Diocese, Most Rev. Solomon Amatu, fellow priests, Catholic faithful and the general public.
Explaining what happened, the priest said the incident occurred during a thanksgiving service attended by a family and some individuals associated with a political campaign.
According to him, some members of the group began singing campaign songs, and he spontaneously joined them without fully considering how his actions could be interpreted.
He said he later realised the implications of his conduct and advised those present to respect the sanctity of church functions and keep political activities separate from religious celebrations.
However, he regretted that the viral video did not capture the part where he gave the advice.
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👉 JOIN GISTSMATE WHATSAPP CHANNELChukwu maintained that his participation was not motivated by partisan interests but admitted that it could create the impression that he supported a particular political party or candidate.
He added that priests are expected to maintain political neutrality and conduct themselves in ways that leave no doubt about their commitment to the Church’s teachings and mission.
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