2027: Archbishop warns against voter’s apathy

Speaking in Abuja during the 2026 Divine Commonwealth Conference, Ndukuba dismissed claims that the election outcome has already been decided. He described it as a lie and said citizens have a civic duty to participate.

He urged eligible voters to get their Permanent Voter Cards, verify their polling units and turn out to vote.

He also advised voters to remain at their polling units and monitor the process until results are declared, saying some politicians may become desperate as the elections approach.

Ndukuba said the ballot is an opportunity for Nigerians dissatisfied with the state of the country to demand change. He reiterated that change may not happen overnight, but it requires everyone’s participation.

He further encouraged Nigerians not to lose hope despite economic hardship, urging them to press forward and remain steadfast.

He said this year’s conference theme, Pressing On, drawn from Philippians 3:12-14, speaks to the physical, spiritual and emotional difficulties many are facing.

The Primate also lamented the hardship facing households and challenged leaders to ensure the country’s resources translate into better living conditions. He said no family in Nigeria should go to bed hungry, insisting that leaders must use national resources for the benefit of citizens.

The 16th edition of the conference is holding at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, until November 13, 2026.