New Headline: Bishop Kukah's Urgent Plea to INEC: Secure Clean 2027 Elections 'By God, By Whatever Means
In a stirring address that resonated across Nigeria's political landscape, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has issued a direct and impassioned challenge to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the 2027 general elections are conducted with unwavering credibility. Speaking as the chairperson at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards 2025 in Abuja, Bishop Kukah emphasized that Nigeria's democratic future—and Africa's broader stability—hinges on getting the electoral process right, urging INEC to employ "whatever means" necessary to deliver clean polls.5957ac The event, themed “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria,” brought together leaders, policymakers, and civil society figures to reflect on the continent's challenges amid global shifts. Kukah, known for his outspoken critiques of governance and electoral integrity, did ...