{
  "id": 19078770,
  "title": "Don’t Sell Your Votes, Archbishop Kaigama Admonishes Nigerians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/dont-sell-your-votes-archbishop-kaigama-admonishes-nigerians",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T02:36:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/09/dont-sell-your-votes-archbishop-kaigama-admonishes-nigerians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent homily at the Holy Infant Jesus Parish in Abuja, Nigeria, Catholic Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama cautioned citizens against selling their votes in the upcoming 2027 general election. He urged them to elect leaders who uphold human dignity and truly prioritize the welfare of the people. The archbishop emphasized that politicians should not exploit individuals to incite violence or foster hatred.\n\nKaigama warned against accepting bribes in the form of money, food, or temporary gifts in exchange for one's conscience. He cautioned that a small sum of money today cannot substitute for the future of children and the community.\n\nIn addition to voting advice, the archbishop called for Christians to embrace forgiveness and genuine love in their relationships. He stressed that Christian faith should manifest in everyday actions, such as being honest in business dealings, remaining faithful in marriage, respecting elders, and assisting those in need. These acts, he argued, are essential for creating a harmonious society.\n\nKaigama urged Nigerians to abandon fighting, hatred, jealousy, dishonesty, and division. Instead, he encouraged the community to extend help to one another, care for the less fortunate, and foster peaceful coexistence. He stressed that failing to show love to those around us contradicts the Christian belief of being prepared for eternal life.",
  "summary": "Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has warned Nigerians against selling their votes ahead of the 2027 general election, urging them to choose leaders",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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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."
}