2027: Catholic bishops declare nationwide prayers, fasting against election rigging, violence

• Fix Oct 31, Nov 28, Dec 8, Jan 15 for spiritual exercise
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has declared nationwide prayers and fasting ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing concern over electoral violence, rigging, vote-buying and ethno-religious divisions that could undermine the credibility and peaceful conduct of the polls.
The bishops, who called on Nigerians to reject corruption, tribalism, bribery and political apathy, said the spiritual exercise was intended to promote free, fair, credible and peaceful elections, while encouraging citizens to exercise their voting rights responsibly.
In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja and jointly signed by C...