Nwobodo dumps PDP, Anglican Church, re-weds wife in Catholic Church

After dumping the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressive Congress the former governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo has yet again abandoned his Anglican church to wed his wife, Patricia in the Catholic Church.

The marriage which was performed at the Bishops’ Court, Independence Layout, Enugu by the Catholic bishop of Enugu diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Calistus Onaga was witnessed by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and his wife, Patricia.

It would be recalled that the former governor defected to the APC alongside a former senator, Fidelis Okoro and another PDP chieftain, Richard Ozobu.

In a sermon, Rev. Fr. PeterDamian Akpunonu recalled the past cordial relationship between Chief Jim Nwobodo and the Catholic Church especially when he was the governor of old Anambra State.He added that the long association informed the decision of Nwobodo to join Catholic Church, having been impressed by his association with the church. Rev. Fr. Akpunonu thanked Chief Nwobodo for having the courage to embrace Catholic Church.

In a brief remark, Senator Nwobodo observed that he felt fulfilled having joined the Catholic Church fully, describing it as a home coming and a spiritual thing. He assured that he would remain in the church which he said he trusts and believes in.