Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, the Archbishop of the Catholic
Diocese of Sokoto, has urged Nigerians to shun voting based on ethnic,
religious, or political sentiments in the 2023 election for the development of
the country.
He suggested that Nigerians should vote for someone capable
of tackling the perennial challenges facing the country for its peaceful
coexistence.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Friday on the
type of leaders, particularly the person that should be elected by Nigerians as
the next Nigerian President, he advised that it was very important for
Nigerians to see through them and choose wisely.
According to Bishop Kukah, the era of rhetorics must be put
behind Nigerians, and the electorates must sieve and interrogate the
presidential candidates on their ideology, plans, and governance style before
making their choice.
He added that it was important for the political actors,
particularly the presidential candidates, to listen to the young people,
understand their frustrations, and align their agenda toward assuaging their
grievances for a better Nigeria.
He explained, “The passion that drove people in 2015 has
dissipated. The people have understood they were lied to and we have all seen
the consequences of religious manipulations.”
According to him, the young people have become aware of this
and are asking the right questions. He urged the politicians to go to the nooks
and crannies of Nigerians to sell their convictions.
Bishop Kukah noted that the energy in this coming election
is tremendous, stressing that he is excited about the energy of the young
people and their attention to the country’s election.
He strongly believed that Nigerians are energised and have a
choice to make, advising them to ensure they see through the candidates and
make the right choice to get the desired outcome.
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