Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
Ahead of 2027 General Election, Catholic Bishops beneath auspices of Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have declared nationwide prayer without cost, honest, credible and peaceable elections.
The prayer programme themed “Let Justice and Peace Flow” (Amos 5:24) will run from October 2026 to January 2027 throughout all dioceses and parishes.
In assertion signed by President, Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso of Kaduna and Secretary, Bishop Peter Olukayode Odetoyinbo of Abeokuta, dated October 19, 2026, bishops stated recurring challenges of electoral violence, rigging, vote-buying and ethnic divisions demand collective dedication to justice and peace.
“As Nigeria approaches 2027 elections, we are called to intensify prayers for free, fair, credible and peaceful elections,” they stated.
CBCN referred to as on dioceses, parishes, Church societies, prayer teams, households and people to take part in programme of prayer and fasting to implore God to information INEC, judiciary and safety companies, flip hearts away from malpractice and violence, and grant leaders who serve with integrity.
The programme outlines 4 key dates. Saturday, October 31, 2026 and Saturday, November 28, 2026 are Nationwide Parish Day of Prayer and Fasting that includes fasting, Rosary procession, Holy Mass and CBCN election prayer. Faithful could quick until midday or 6pm based on well being.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, Solemnity of Immaculate Conception, is Nationwide Diocesan Day of Prayer. All dioceses shall maintain 3pm Mass presided by Bishop, studying of pastoral letter “2027 Elections: Call to Responsible Choice and Action”, adopted by 4.30pm Rosary procession to Cathedral and Benediction.
Friday, January 15, 2027, eve of elections, is remaining Nationwide Parish Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Bishops launched official prayer asking God to free electoral officers from worry and greed, information aspirants to reject manipulation and violence, and renew residents’ civic accountability to reject tribalism and corruption and to vote peacefully.
