Catholic priest singing Peter Obi marketing campaign jingle in viral video apologises

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Finbarr Chukwu, has apologised after a video exhibiting him singing a marketing campaign jingle related to Peter Obi throughout a church service went viral on social media.

Chukwu, who’s hooked up to St. Dominic’s Secondary School, Ugiri, in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, tendered the apology in a clarification letter dated November 4, 2026.

In the letter addressed to the Catholic Bishop of Okigwe Diocese, Most Rev. Solomon Amatu, fellow monks, Catholic devoted and most people, Chukwu defined that the incident occurred throughout a thanksgiving service attended by a household and a few people related to a political marketing campaign.

He, nonetheless, regretted that the portion of the incident the place he gave the recommendation was not captured within the video circulated on social media.

Chukwu maintained that his participation was not motivated by partisan issues however acknowledged that it might create the impression that he endorsed a political celebration or candidate.

“Nevertheless, I acknowledge that as a priest, perception matters. The faithful rightly expect from us not only political neutrality but also conduct that leaves no doubt about our commitment to the Church’s teachings and mission,” he acknowledged.