Sir James Louis storms out of Nnewi’s new Catholic cathedral, criticising the church for failing to honour late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s key contributions
Sir James Louis stormed out of the new Catholic cathedral in Nnewi, vowing never to return, following claims that the church failed to recognise the late Senator Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah’s contributions.
Also read: Sharia police destroy billions in Northern alcohol crackdown
The church reportedly did not acknowledge Ubah, despite his significant role in funding and supporting the construction of the cathedral.
Louis expressed his anger, calling the omission deeply disappointing.
“Brethren, don’t fool yourself. When you’re no longer here, there’s no guarantee your efforts will be appreciated,” he stated, reflecting on the lack of recognition for Ubah’s efforts.
Louis highlighted Ubah’s efforts in protecting Nnewi from security threats, noting that despite not being perfect, the late senator took decisive action when others withdrew.
“He was the only one who seized the initiative when everyone ran away and ensured Nnewi wasn’t completely overrun by the IPOB ESN bandits,” he said.
He lamented that misinformation and false narratives had previously been spread against Ubah, underscoring the need for proper acknowledgment of his contributions.
Also read: Sharia police destroy billions in Northern alcohol crackdown
The incident has sparked conversations among locals about recognising community leaders’ contributions while they are still alive.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
