A man identified as James Louise Okoye has been captured in a viral video publicly renouncing his Christian faith during the dedication ceremony of the Nnewi Catholic Diocese Cathedral.
The video, which surfaced on social media on Wednesday, shows Okoye shouting within the church premises while accusing the church of failing to acknowledge the late former Senator representing Anambra South, Ifeanyi Ubah, who died in July 2024.
In the footage obtained by DAILY GAZETTE, Okoye repeatedly shouted the name of Ifeanyi Ubah and declared that the day marked the end of his Christian faith, insisting that it was his “last day as a Christian.”
He expressed anger over what he described as the church’s refusal to recognise the late politician during prayers at the Mass, particularly when prayers were offered for the souls of the faithful departed.
Okoye argued that Ifeanyi Ubah played a significant role in supporting the construction of the cathedral before his death and questioned why his name was not mentioned during the service.
Addressing those present, he asked whether anyone heard the priest pray for the repose of Ifeanyi Ubah’s soul, a moment that further heightened tension during the ceremony.
The incident has since sparked widespread reactions online, with social media users expressing differing views on both the man’s conduct and the church’s handling of the situation.
