Nigerian politicians and their agents should be civil and respectful in their utterances while canvassing for votes ahead of the forthcoming general election, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria warned on Tuesday.
“In their document, the Bishops remind all men and women of goodwill in Nigeria that democracy cannot thrive in any society where the rule of law is frequently breached.
The church therefore called on Nigerians to desist from selling their votes but should vote in accordance with their conscience and good judgement, ensuring that only candidates that will improve their lives are voted into power. “We are aware of credible allegations of manipulating the electoral register in different parts of Nigeria. We implore INEC to investigate these allegations diligently and to ensure that to the extent that they are well-founded, anyone implicated is brought to account in a timely fashion.
He said every day, the country keeps witnessing the pervasive killing of innocent citizens in their homes, churches, mosques, streets, trains, roads, and events.
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