Reject Vote Buying, Demand Credible Elections, Catholic Bishops Tell Nigerians

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged Nigerians to reject vote-buying and demand transparent, free, fair, and credible elections, starting with 2027. The bishops made the call in Ile-Ife, Osun State, during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on the sidelines of the CBCN's second plenary assembly, taking place from September 10 to 18. Speaking on behalf of the group, the CBCN president and archbishop of Kaduna, Matthew Ndagoso, said the country's democratic process must be protected through responsible participation and credible elections. Ndagoso said Nigerians must resist the practice of exchanging their votes for money, noting that credible elections are essential to addressing the challenges confronting the country. He called for greater cooperation between religious and traditional institutions in tackling insecurity, poverty, corruption, and unemployment.

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