Key Takeaways
- CISLAC warns against the weaponization of religion and voter intimidation for the 2027 general elections.
- The organization urges political parties and candidates to focus on critical development issues rather than religious sentiments.
- Religious leaders are called upon to resist political exploitation and demand accountability from leaders.
- Allegations of voter intimidation, such as threats of eviction in Kuje FCT, are condemned as assaults on democratic rights.
- CISLAC emphasizes that using religion for electoral gain threatens Nigeria's democracy, national cohesion, and peaceful coexistence.
ABUJA – As early campaigns for the 2027 general elections commence, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued a potent warning. On Wednesday, the prominent civil society organization cautioned political parties and candidates against weaponizing religion to manipulate and suppress voters, advocating for a shift towards substantive issue-based campaigns that genuinely address citizens' concerns.
Combating Religious Exploitation and Promoting Issue-Based Campaigns
Auwal Rafsanjani,