Benin City, 09 November, 2022 / 9:00 pm (ACI Africa).
The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Benin City in Nigeria is advocating for the “active participation of our faithful in civil politics”.
In his welcoming address during Eucharistic celebration marking the opening of the National Pastoral Congress in Nigeria on Wednesday, November 9, Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze expressed optimism that the Congress will also inspire the government to listen to the cries of the people.
“I hope and pray that one of the fruits of this Congress will be the active participation of our faithful in civil politics,” Archbishop Akubeze said during the event that was held at St. Paul Catholic Parish of his Metropolitan See.
He added, “We pray at this Eucharistic celebration for a Nigerian Government at all levels, that will listen to the cries of her citizens; a government that will listen to the pains and plights of the people, and come to the help of the many victims of terrorism, flood, and poverty.”
The Nigerian Archbishop reflected on the country’s general elections set for 25 February 2023 and urged Nigerians to listen critically to the promises political candidates are making.