The church must not stand with any political party –Ex-Gov Fayemi
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said that while Christians may belong to different political parties and support different political strategies, the church must not become an electoral machinery for any political party. Fayemi spoke on Saturday while addressing the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria plenary in Osogbo, Osun State, on the theme, […] The post The church must…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has emphasized that while Christians may belong to various political parties, the church should remain separate from any single political entity. Speaking at the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria plenary in Osogbo, Fayemi urged Catholics to participate in politics with a focus on advancing human dignity, justice, peace, security, development, and the common good.
He cautioned against blind loyalty to any political party, ethnicity, religion, personal financial gain, political patronage, friendship, family connections, fear, misinformation, or other factors that could cloud judgment. Fayemi stressed that Catholics should scrutinize candidates' policies and choose those who genuinely promote the well-being of society.
He highlighted poverty, unemployment, education, healthcare, security, justice, and the vulnerable as critical issues that must be addressed through political participation. The former governor also warned against vote-buying and urged the church to educate parishioners about its detrimental consequences.
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