{
  "id": 4123071,
  "title": "Traditional rulers, church leaders urged to support peacebuilding, not encourage crises",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/traditional-rulers-church-leaders-urged-to-support-peacebuilding-not",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T06:00:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/29/traditional-rulers-church-leaders-urged-to-support-peacebuilding-not-encourage-crises/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bishop Ande Emmanuel of the United Methodist Church Nigeria (UMCN) Episcopal Area, which spans Cameroon, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau, has urged traditional rulers to aid the Church and government in fostering peaceful coexistence and stability across society. During the conclusion of a five-day \"Roundtable Peace Talk\" in Jalingo, Taraba State, the bishop emphasized the importance of church leaders playing an active role in peacebuilding, beyond merely preaching the gospel. He stressed the necessity of promoting reconciliation, tolerance, and unity among community members.\n\nEmmanuel highlighted that the recent peace discussion equipped UMCN leaders with practical knowledge and skills, which they are expected to impart to their congregations and the surrounding communities. He underscored that peace should not be seen as optional but rather as a collective duty, stressing the need for deliberate education on the importance of sustaining peace and unity within society.\n\nAddressing the role of media, Bishop Emmanuel cautioned journalists and media managers to be vigilant and responsible in their reporting. He warned that incorrect information could spread misinformation, potentially leading to societal crises. \"When journalists provide false information, misinformation becomes the focal point, which can trigger conflict in society,\" he cautioned.\n\nSimilarly, international peace and conflict expert Reverend Neal Christie from the United States encouraged participants to apply the insights gained from the five-day programme. Christie praised Bishop Emmanuel for organizing the Roundtable Peace Talk, calling it timely and relevant to promoting peace in society.\n\nOn behalf of traditional rulers, Kur Jibu Abubakar Mahmoud appealed for joint efforts to enhance peaceful coexistence and national unity. Mahmoud urged religious leaders to continually educate their followers on the importance of dialogue and resolving disputes peacefully when disagreements arise.",
  "summary": "The Bishop of the United Methodist Church Nigeria (UMCN) Episcopal Area covering the districts of Cameroon, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, Bishop Ande Emmanuel, has called on traditional rulers to support the Church and government in efforts to strengthen peaceful coexistence and stability in society. The bishop, who made the call during the weekend at the closing session of […] Traditional rulers,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bishop Ande Emmanuel urges traditional rulers to support peacebuilding.",
    "Church leaders must promote reconciliation, tolerance, and unity.",
    "Media cautioned against misinformation leading to societal crises."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}