2027: Stop weaponising religion to manipulate voters, CISLAC warns

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) has warned political parties and candidates against using religion to manipulate voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. CISLAC's Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, urged political actors and religious leaders to avoid exploiting religion for political gain, saying such actions are unhealthy for the electoral process. He also criticized the use of religious pulpits for political mobilization, warning that it poses a danger to Nigeria's democracy and national cohesion.

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