Catholic bishops declare nationwide fasting, prayer
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, has declared a nationwide prayer and fasting programme to promote free, fair, credible and peaceful elections in 2027.The programme, themed ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow’,…
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) is the umbrella body of Catholic bishops across the country's ecclesiastical provinces, and it has historically used pastoral statements and organised prayer campaigns to weigh in on national issues, including previous election cycles marked by concerns over violence, vote-buying and disputed results. The Church's intervention ahead of the 2027 general election reflects a recurring pattern in which religious bodies, alongside civil society groups, position themselves as moral voices pushing for electoral integrity in a country where past polls have frequently been marred by irregularities, security challenges and litigation.
Both Vanguard and ThisDay report the same core development: CBCN's declaration of a nationwide fasting and prayer programme, themed "Let Justice and Peace Flow," aimed at securing a free, fair, credible and peaceful 2027 election. Neither account yet details the programme's start date, duration or specific activities involved, nor has it addressed how the Church intends to engage directly with electoral institutions or political actors beyond the spiritual exercise.