2027: Rhema Church Urges Non-Partisan Role for Nigerian Churches
Speaking ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Rhema Christian Church and Towers has emphasized the need for Nigerian churches to maintain a non-partisan stance during the electoral process.
Presiding Bishop and General Pastor, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola, stated that the church's role should be to educate consciences and promote values such as justice, truth, and good governance.
Addressing journalists at the Champion Peace Cathedral in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Archbishop Akinola emphasized the church's non-partisan position:
"The Church must remain non-partisan but never indifferent to the challenges faced by our society, such as vote-buying, intimidation, electoral violence, religious manipulation, and misinformation."
He also called on various stakeholders, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties, candidates, and civil society organizations, to ensure credible elections.
In addition to the church's stance, Archbishop Akinola expressed concern over Nigeria's challenges, particularly drug abuse, which he noted is prevalent among young Nigerians.
Nigerian Churches Urged to Stay Non-Partisan
The Rhema Christian Church and Towers has urged Nigerian churches to maintain a non-partisan stance during the electoral process leading up to the 2027 general elections.
Presiding Bishop and General Pastor, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola, emphasized the church's role in educating the conscience and promoting values such as justice, truth, and good governance.
During a press conference at the Champion Peace Cathedral in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Archbishop Akinola emphasized the church's non-partisan position:
"The Church must remain non-partisan but never indifferent to the challenges faced by our society, such as vote-buying, intimidation, electoral violence, religious manipulation, and misinformation."
He also called on various stakeholders, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties, candidates, and civil society organizations, to ensure credible elections.
In addition to the church's stance, Archbishop Akinola expressed concerns over Nigeria's challenges, particularly drug abuse, which he noted is prevalent among young Nigerians.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
