THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN 2027 ELECTION

As the 2027 general elections approach, there is a call for religious and traditional leaders in Nigeria to reflect on their roles in maintaining peace, unity, and stability. Recent reports indicate that some religious leaders and traditional rulers have openly campaigned for or endorsed candidates and political parties. While citizens have the constitutional right to support candidates, the article argues that leaders in revered positions must exercise greater restraint because their followers belong to different political parties. The influence of these institutions should be deployed responsibly during the election period.

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