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Ejiofor Warns Against Religious Division Ahead of 2027 Elections

Ejiofor Warns Against Religious Division Ahead of 2027 Elections

Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has warned that religious rhetoric could be weaponised to divide Nigerians as the 2027 general elections approach. In a statement, Ejiofor said citizens are free to practise their faith and express political views, but no religious or political platform should be used to threaten, exclude or diminish people with different beliefs. He cited constitutional provisions on religious neutrality and non-discrimination, and urged security agencies to assess any allegedly inflammatory statements fairly and act before tensions escalate. He also called on public officials to avoid giving legitimacy to divisive messages through their presence at such gatherings.

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M
matthew

What practical steps can voters and political leaders take to keep religious rhetoric from becoming a tool for division before 2027?

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H
hala

What concrete safeguards would actually stop campaign messages from exploiting faith without limiting legitimate religious expression?

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julia

The warning is timely because people can hold strong faith and political views without treating fellow Nigerians as enemies.

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E
emeka

Religious rhetoric is not automatically divisive; the real issue is when politicians deliberately use it to inflame fear and loyalty.

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G
grace

Voters should judge candidates by policies, records and accountability, while calling out messages that reduce politics to religious identity.

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