Video: Drama as Priest kneel, beg governor to move seats

A controversial video circulating on social media has ignited widespread criticism, showcasing an unidentified priest begging Enugu State Governor, Mr. Mba, to occupy a front-row seat during a church service.

Defying traditional norms, Governor Mba chose to sit among the congregation, prompting the priest to insistently request his relocation to a specially reserved seat. When Mba resisted, the priest resorted to kneeling, pleading with him to move.

Surprisingly, Governor Mba mirrored the priest’s gesture, also kneeling, refusing to yield.

Watch the video below;

https://x.com/ChuksEricE/status/1825898467291488378?t=dtL_8A2NL0tiPVjJNne7ZA&s=19

The priest’s actions have been widely condemned as an excessive display of reverence, with many labeling it as unbecoming of a spiritual leader and bordering on sycophancy.

Governor Mba’s humility and willingness to blend in with the congregation have been praised by many.

The video has left many wondering if the priest’s actions were a genuine display of respect or a misguided attempt to curry favor.

Read some netizens’ reactions below;

@kay_obidient: Why will the priest behave like that?.

@bugzy: And if nah me go church nah usher naim go come meet me go front

@mr.anthony: Can you believe that!
I always knew & said, imported religion is a SCAM and managed by scammers who have next to no moral compass. A priest knelt down to a mere governor same way he kneels to God. Despicable.

@kwekwe: Chaii, Mbah is now a very humble man but he will never confess and ask God to forgive him for nysc certificate and rigging election.

@abiola: If they had succeeded, they would have cajole him to make a pledge to building or renovation of imaginary church. They won’t talk about supporting the poor, widows, widowers and orphans in the church. Church is now a business

@mannexforreal: This is embarrassing worshipping men in the name money.