The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and Abuja, Rev. Yakubu Pam, has urged Christians to shun apathy towards electioneering, enjoining them to participate actively in election matters.
Speaking at a three-day special prayer summit organised by CAN ahead of the 2023 general election, which was held at the Catholic Social Centre, Kaduna, on Thursday, Pam called on them to come out en mass to cast their votes in the forthcoming election, noting that the time when Christians showed apathy towards election matter was gone.
“Christians should come out as never before to vote and be voted for in the forthcoming general election in February, 2023.
“It is expected that every eligible Christian should take it upon himself or herself to register with INEC and should not stop there, rather should ensure that he or she gets the PVC so that they can participate in the voting process.
“The government whether at the federal or state levels, should be proactive in addressing challenges and conflicts that might arise before, during and post-election period.
“The government has a role to play in ensuring smooth electioneering campaign and smooth transition without bloodbath.”
The cleric said the prayer session was timely and auspicious as it was being held few months before the 2023 general election.
The special prayer summit had as its theme: ‘Managing diversity in an electioneering process: The role of religious leaders.’
