WAHALA: Catholic Priest Resigns, Becomes Traditionalist

A Catholic priest abandoned the Christian religion, as he pursues enlightenment.
The priest, who left Christianity voluntarily, claimed he has obtained a PhD in traditional education.
He said he decided to explore more about the religion following his discovery on rainmaking

A man has stirred mixed reactions, following revelation of how he left priesthood, as he follows traditionalism.

The man, Dr Echezona Obiagbaosogu revealed he was a priest for 17 years, before he resigned, adding that the traditional religion fascinated him.

Catholic Priest Resigns, Becomes Traditionalist — Catholic Priest dumps Christianity, clings to traditional religion

Dr. Obiagbaosogu, who said he now teaches African Traditional Religion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Anambra State said he was inspired to learn more about the religion by the art of rainmaking.

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He also added that he defended his PhD titled ‘”Rainmaking and Control in Igbo African Medicine” in the field on Wednesday, January 8.

Speaking on how serious he is with the religion, he said he spent several months as an apprentice under a reputable native doctor, where he learnt the craft.

He said,

“I have come to realise that my true calling is to serve my people through the ancient traditions of our ancestors. I was a Catholic priest for 17 years before resigning to embrace the traditional African religion. The topic of my research is ‘Rainmaking and control in Igbo African medicine: A case study of Isieke in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State

I partly lived with my maternal grandfather, who was a traditionalist, while my father was a Christian before he passed away. Though he was a Christian, he still believed in traditional materials. He was an agriculturist with trees around the compound and always brought in new ones, some of which he said were medicinal.

“So, I learned from him to appreciate nature. My background is also significant. I was once a Catholic priest—Rev. Father. I began this research as a priest five years ago and then left the priesthood, so now I am married

He explained further,

“I conducted this research with the intention of recovering our lost African values. There was one of my father’s friends, and when I was in the seminary, I founded a school called the Society for African Culture.

During that period, we invited my father’s friend to demonstrate that rainmaking was possible. He came and made it rain. This experience led me to investigate it in an academic way.

“My research in rainmaking and control is rooted in finding the truth and understanding how native doctors contribute to preserving African values. I discovered that it is indeed a reality and done by dibia (native doctors). I am not turning my back on God, but rather, I am embracing the divine in a more meaningful and authentic way.”

Speaking on his decision to leave priesthood, he said

“Life is a process. Things happen, and people begin to look left and right.

“One important thing is for the person to know themselves. If you understand yourself and remain open to reality, you will begin to make decisions for your life.”