“I made serious errors at the time in my behaviour and actions, in the recording and taking of decisions, and failed to recognise the dangers of renewed abuse as well.’’
While leaving for the Monastery on Wednesday in obedience to church order, Mr Mbaka claimed the devil used people to blackmail him.
The wife requested a divorce, saying she was no longer interested in her one-year marriage due to a lack of love.
An Islamic group, Muslim League for Accountability (MULAC), has advised Nigerians to vote for competent leaders and eschew primordial sentiments.
The church said this was to allow the priest time away in solitude, in order to listen to what the Spirit of God has to tell him.
On Sunday, drama unfolded when the Enugu Catholic Diocese sought to install another priest in place of Mr Mbaka.
He warned that failure to pray for leaders could result in devastating repercussions for citizens.
The archbishop also urged Nigerians not to lose hope as Nigeria marked its 62nd Independence anniversary.
The cleric cautioned the electorate against selling their votes, saying doing so would lead to unending dangers to the country.
