An Anambra State Catholic priest has allegedly abandoned his calling to try traditional ways after being a priest for over 17 years.

The priest, Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu stated his reason for the change to be that African traditional religion fascinated him by the level of spirituality and art of rainmaking.

Being a lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University handling African traditional religion, Dr Echezona gave up on his belief after defending his PH.D dissertation.

Interestingly, he also said that his PH.D dissertation with the title; Rainmaking and control in Igbo African medicine, had him study under a renowned native doctor.

“I have come to realize 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.” He stated clearly.

Furthermore, he said that his curiosity about nature and God made him value his research which later changed his heart and belief.

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