The Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of all Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh, has called on politicians to refrain from overheating the polity, ahead of next month’s general elections.
The Anglican Primate stated this while speaking at the Cathedral Church of Andrews Amichi in Nnewi South Local Government of Anambra State, during a two-day working visit in the diocese, for the 10 years anniversary celebration of its creation and Bishop Ephraim Ikeakor’s 10th year episcopacy.
He charged politicians to be mindful of their utterances and to conduct themselves in a manner, that would promote peace and the rule of law, during and after the general elections.
Okoh, who expressed serious worry over what he described as “very high tension†in the country, warned that such tension was a threat to Nigeria’s unity.
“The Nigerian state is bigger than any individual. So, all of us have a duty to ensure that Nigeria is not harmed in the course of electioneering campaign, during the election and after the election.
“These three stages are very critical. We should work hard to ensure that peace reigns. If you win, be considerate in your victory, and if you lose, don’t kill anybody because of that,†Rev. Okoh said.
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