Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Primate and President, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has called on politicians to engage in activities that would unite the country and deliver on their electioneering promises towards national rebirth.
This is contained in a communique issued on Wednesday at the end of the third session of the eleventh Synod of the diocese of Abuja.
The Synod advised those aggrieved after the just concluded primaries of political parties not to resort to violence or promote disunity and disharmony, but seek for redress in courts.
It urged all eligible Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voters Card in order to participate in the forthcoming general elections.
They also advised voters to go out en masse without fear of intimidation and elect leaders of their choice during the elections.
It urged security agencies, faith-based organisations and all stakeholders to provide the necessary oversight, to ensure peaceful elections.
The Synod commended President Mohammadu Buhari for signing the 2022 amended Electoral Act and charged INEC to ensure a smooth, free and fair electoral process.
It said that the meeting with the theme: “The Bind of Peace:The inner structure of the life of the church”, examined the importance of exerting all powers to make a resolute determination to maintain oneness in Christ.
It said that the Church would strive to unify people of every tribe and race, and encourage people to embrace tolerance, equity, selflessness and fairness.
(NAN)
