Nigeria’s Owerri Catholic Archdiocese Urges Voters to Reject Apathy, Vote-Buying Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria has called on citizens to participate in the 2027 general elections and reject vote-buying. In a statement published Thursday, October 29, the Archdiocese warned that voter apathy empowers bad leaders rather than punishing them.

The Archdiocese urged voters to refuse money or gifts offered in exchange for votes, stating that those seeking change must refuse all forms of manipulation. The statement acknowledged that economic hardship, insecurity, and unfulfilled political promises have caused exhaustion and discouragement among citizens.

Nigeria's presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027. Governorship and state House of Assembly elections are scheduled to follow on February 6.