A group representing over 200 minority communities in Northern Nigeria And Abuja (Northern Nigeria Minorities Group) has asked pastors, imams and other religious leaders to stay out of political party as the 2027 election get closer.
The group warned against using churches and mosques to mobilise support for political parties, saying inflammatory messages from religious platforms could fuel tensions and violence.
The group’s convener, Jacob Edi, also known as Kakaki Bassange, spoke to journalists in Abuja.
He said pastors and imams should focus on praying for peace and unity, and leave politics to politicians.
He added that anyone who wants to enter partisan politics should step down from religious leadership and join a political party.
The group also asked opposition politicians to avoid actions that could destabilise the country and to settle their disputes through constitutional and court processes.