When pulpits become fault lines

The article examines the increasing prominence of religious activities and clerical pronouncements as political campaigns intensify in Nigeria. It highlights concerns about the impact of sermons on the mood and disposition of Nigerians, especially in a religiously diverse and socially fragile country. The piece cites Section 38(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, including the right to manifest and propagate beliefs. It notes that religious observance is a defining feature of Nigerian society, with millions of Muslims and Christians, and warns against the potential for religious fault lines.

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