Church elder urges Nigerians not to abstain from voting — Premium Times Nigeria
Brendy Mba, an elder at New Tribes Assembly church in Abuja, urged Nigerian citizens to participate in the upcoming 2027 elections and not abstain from voting because of distrust in the electoral commission. In his column, he also called on Christians not to stop praying for the country and to personally counter the culture of corruption and impunity.
As Premium Times Nigeria writes, the author believes that the informal political process ahead of the elections has effectively been ongoing since the end of the 2023 elections. Mba critically assessed the activities of the ruling APC party and the opposition, stating that the political class as a whole has failed to meet Nigerians' expectations.
Criticism of political institutions
In the article, Mba made a number of accusations concerning the weakening of democratic institutions under the current government, including the National Assembly, the courts, the INEC electoral commission, and law enforcement agencies. These assessments represent the column author's position.
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He linked public disappointment to insecurity, crime, mental health problems, psychoactive substance use, internet fraud, and school dropouts. The author also mentioned attacks by armed men on religious gatherings and the abduction of worshippers.
Call for civic responsibility
Mba urged voters to vote and protect their vote within the framework of the constitution. In his view, dissatisfaction with INEC's work should not be a reason to refuse to fulfill one's civic duty.
The author separately warned against choosing candidates solely on ethnic or religious grounds. He believes that the church as an institution should not support a particular party, while individual believers should make electoral decisions in accordance with their own conscience. Mba also emphasized the importance of voter education and compliance with laws in everyday life.
