{
  "id": 1000562,
  "title": "Church leaders must stay non-partisan, avoid political endorsements — Cleric",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/church-leaders-must-stay-non-partisan-avoid-political-endorsements",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:16:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/church-leaders-must-stay-non-partisan-avoid-political-endorsements-cleric/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Dr. Oluwaseye Yomi-Sholoye, the Founder of The New Seraph Evangelical Ministries Worldwide and Iya Aladura General, has called on religious leaders in Nigeria to remain non-partisan and avoid political endorsements. Speaking during the eighth edition of the Night of Divine Experience in Ogun State, she emphasized the importance of preserving the spiritual integrity of the church, urging leaders to focus on proclaiming biblical truths, advocating for justice, and offering spiritual guidance to all people, regardless of their political affiliations. Yomi-Sholoye cautioned against reducing the pulpit to a platform for political endorsements or partisan campaigns, stating that religious leaders have a responsibility to maintain fairness and impartiality, especially during election periods when political interests may seek influence within faith communities.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Church leaders must stay non-partisan, avoid political endorsements — Cleric",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/church-leaders-must-stay-non-partisan-avoid-political-endorsements-1001743",
        "published": "2026-08-15T09:22:59.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}