2023: Guarantee free, fair, peaceful and credible elections – Bishop Ndagoso at the CENI
The Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kaduna, Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that Nigerians expect nothing less than free, fair, peaceful and credible elections in 2023.
He noted that every part of the country is hungry for change following the suffering endured by Nigerians, pointing out that killings, kidnappings, banditry and all forms of crime have become the order of the day in the country, thus affecting everyone in the country.
In delivering his Christmas message on Saturday in Kaduna, Bishop Ndagoso also tasked INEC with ensuring that every Nigerian exercises their constitutional right to elect the candidates of their choice in next year's elections.< /p>
According to the Archbishop: "No eligible voter should be disenfranchised for lack of access to their permanent voter card and to their polling places. Selling or buying votes is not only illegal under the Constitution, but a sin before God."
He lamented that Christians in the country are celebrating Christmas this year amidst fears and anxiety caused mainly by continuous acts of banditry, kidnappings for ransom, armed robberies, incessant conflicts between farmers and breeders, insurrections and ritual murders that cost the lives of many of our compatriots on a daily basis.
He added that Nigerians now face a very high cost of living which affects all aspects of life, with more and more people in the country joining the ranks of those already living below the line. of poverty.
The Archbishop said that Nigerians know the culprits with bad leadership that encourages mediocrity, nepotism and incompetence which in turn breed corruption and poor governance that have earned the country the unenviable position of world capital of the poor.
He called on all people of goodwill to ensure that no matter what sacrifices it takes, they should make sure they get their PVCs back and vote for the right candidates to change the country's narratives for the good to all Nigerians.
He challenged the Church to trust in God and not live in perpetual fear even when it does not fully understand what the future holds, especially as it continues to fight insecurity, biting poverty, relentless kidnappings, murders and anxiety about the general elections of 2023.
He added, "Like shepherds, we must have the faith and confidence to face our future with confidence and determination, knowing that our God is with us all the time, no matter how difficult and challenging our our situation."
Speaking on the same faith ticket, he explained that one would have thought that given the plight of Nigerians with the fragile nature of national cohesion, no caring and sensitive politician would think of running a ticket of the same faith, especially at the national level because of the threat it poses to the delicate national cohesion.
The Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kaduna, Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that Nigerians expect nothing less than free, fair, peaceful and credible elections in 2023.
He noted that every part of the country is hungry for change following the suffering endured by Nigerians, pointing out that killings, kidnappings, banditry and all forms of crime have become the order of the day in the country, thus affecting everyone in the country.
In delivering his Christmas message on Saturday in Kaduna, Bishop Ndagoso also tasked INEC with ensuring that every Nigerian exercises their constitutional right to elect the candidates of their choice in next year's elections.< /p>
According to the Archbishop: "No eligible voter should be disenfranchised for lack of access to their permanent voter card and to their polling places. Selling or buying votes is not only illegal under the Constitution, but a sin before God."
He lamented that Christians in the country are celebrating Christmas this year amidst fears and anxiety caused mainly by continuous acts of banditry, kidnappings for ransom, armed robberies, incessant conflicts between farmers and breeders, insurrections and ritual murders that cost the lives of many of our compatriots on a daily basis.
He added that Nigerians now face a very high cost of living which affects all aspects of life, with more and more people in the country joining the ranks of those already living below the line. of poverty.
The Archbishop said that Nigerians know the culprits with bad leadership that encourages mediocrity, nepotism and incompetence which in turn breed corruption and poor governance that have earned the country the unenviable position of world capital of the poor.
He called on all people of goodwill to ensure that no matter what sacrifices it takes, they should make sure they get their PVCs back and vote for the right candidates to change the country's narratives for the good to all Nigerians.
He challenged the Church to trust in God and not live in perpetual fear even when it does not fully understand what the future holds, especially as it continues to fight insecurity, biting poverty, relentless kidnappings, murders and anxiety about the general elections of 2023.
He added, "Like shepherds, we must have the faith and confidence to face our future with confidence and determination, knowing that our God is with us all the time, no matter how difficult and challenging our our situation."
Speaking on the same faith ticket, he explained that one would have thought that given the plight of Nigerians with the fragile nature of national cohesion, no caring and sensitive politician would think of running a ticket of the same faith, especially at the national level because of the threat it poses to the delicate national cohesion.
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