The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, urges Nigerians to reject vote-buying as the country approaches the 2027 elections. Both outlets report that he frames vote-buying as harmful to the electoral process and calls on voters to resist inducements tied to election outcomes.
The two reports also link the message to broader opposition to electoral malpractices. Daily Post Nigeria adds that Ndagoso also calls on Nigerians to reject vote-selling, presenting the appeal as covering both sides of the transaction. The Punch focuses more narrowly on rejecting vote-buying. The call is presented as coming from Ndagoso, who is Archbishop of the Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese, and it is delivered during a public address connected to the CBCN’s activities.
Across sources, the core points remain consistent: the Catholic bishops’ leadership makes a pre-election appeal, urging voters to avoid practices that undermine electoral integrity ahead of 2027 general elections.
