Religious leaders urge politicians to eschew Violence

Religious leaders urge politicians to eschew Violence
Ronke Osundiya, Lagos

Religious leaders in Nigeria have urged the political class to eschew violence in their campaign in the build up to the general election.

This advice is coming as wave of political violence and intolerance among political class are reported in some parts of the country ahead of the April general elections.

Speaking at a pre-election conference and award ceremony in Lagos, two religious leaders, the president of Christian Welfare Initiative in Nigeria (CINI), Most Reverend Magnus Atilade and National coordinator, Christian Welfare Initiative, Bishop Kayode Williams, urged Nigerians to eschew violence.

They called on parents to ensure that their children are not used as willing tool for political violence.

They equally admonished Christians to be more active in politics at all level.

At the occasion, three Nigerians were honoured for their exemplary services to the country.

They are president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, governor of Lagos State Baba Tunde Raji Fashola (SAN) and governor of Central Bank Mallam Lamido Sanusi Lamido.

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