2027: ‘Churches in Nigeria should remain non-partisan’

Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, Rhema Christian Church and Towers urged churches to remain non-partisan while standing for justice, truth and good governance. Speaking in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola said religious leaders should educate consciences rather than dictate political choices, and called for peaceful, transparent and credible elections. He warned against vote-buying, intimidation, electoral violence, religious manipulation and misinformation, and urged citizens to register to vote and collect their voter cards. Akinola also called on the government to address drug abuse, the rising cost of living, healthcare deficits and youth unemployment.