2027: Keep politics out of churches, Soludo tells politicians
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has cautioned politicians against turning churches and other places of worship into political arenas ahead of the 2 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-keep-politics-out-of-churches-soludo-tells-politicians/
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has warned politicians against using churches and other religious spaces for political purposes. He made the remarks during the 30th anniversary celebration of the Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere's ministry in Onitsha. Soludo emphasized that churches should remain neutral and be a place where people of all political backgrounds can worship God without any political interference.
He stated that politicians have designated venues for their campaigns and should not seek to exploit religious spaces for their political agendas. The governor also mentioned that he personally avoided using churches for political campaigning in the past. As politicians prepare for the 2027 general elections, using churches for political purposes has become a common practice in Nigeria.
Soludo, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is set to serve another term as the governor of Anambra.
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