Group urges politicians to shun divisive politics ahead of 2027 polls

The Christian Conscience, a non-denominational group, has urged political stakeholders to shun divisive politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on them to embrace Nigeria’s diversity as a source of strength rather than division.

The group made the call in a statement issued on Friday after its monthly meeting in Lagos on Thursday.

The statement was jointly signed by its National Chairman, Dr Yetunde Akinluyi, National Secretary, Dr. Kolawole Verrals, and conveyed by the National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Tunji Oguntuase.

The group urged politicians to promote unity, mutual respect and equal opportunities for all Nigerians, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion or region.

“Politicians should see our diversity as a weapon of strength, not a source of division,” the statement read.

Christian Conscience said the appeal had become necessary as political parties begin mobilising ahead of campaigns for the 2027 general elections.

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It stressed that unity should remain the nation’s watchword, warning against politics driven by bitterness and sectional interests.

“A healthy nation is united in its diversity,” the statement added.

The group also commended security agencies, Nigerian soldiers and intelligence operatives for securing the release of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire town in Oyo State.

It expressed condolences to the families of those who died during the incident and urged security agencies to apply the same intelligence-driven approach to rescuing other victims still being held captive across the country.

The Christian Conscience further praised the Federal Government for demonstrating the political will to secure the victims’ release and urged it to sustain such commitment in tackling insecurity.

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