Nigerian Bishops Call for National Fasting for 2027 Elections
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) designates December 8th as a National Day of Prayer and Fasting for the success of the 2027 general elections, calling for spiritual preparation.
TL;DR
- The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has declared December 8th, 2026, a National Day of Prayer and Fasting for the 2027 general elections.
- Bishops urged Nigerians to prepare spiritually and participate in elections to choose qualified leaders.
- The CBCN called for responsible and ethical use of technology and artificial intelligence, especially in the electoral context.
- Concerns were raised about the growing challenge of neo-paganism in Nigeria, particularly among youth, and the need for increased digital evangelization.
- The bishops emphasized the importance of quality education and the Church's commitment to collaborating with the government.
- They expressed significant concern over a bill before the National Assembly that could negatively affect churches, mosques, schools, and humanitarian organizations by imposing restrictions on foreign aid and governmental oversight.
- The CBCN urged the National Assembly and federal government not to proceed with the bill, citing potential infringements on fundamental freedoms.