Delivered at the annual gathering of the Alumni Association of Ss. Peter & Paul Major Seminary, Bodija, Ibadan, on 24 June 2026.

  • Priests have a prophetic duty to form consciences and educate citizens, while staying out of partisan politics.
  • He sets out the crises facing Nigeria: economic hardship, insecurity and corruption, and low public trust in the electoral process.
  • Parishes should use their Justice and Development commissions for civic education, voter registration and election observation, without endorsing candidates.
  • Clergy should refuse politicians' money, avoid partisanship on social media and keep campaigns out of parish spaces.

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