2027 Elections: FCT Minister Urges Religious Leaders to Champion Peace

As Nigerians approach the 2027 elections, the FCT Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, has called on religious leaders to use their positions to promote peace and discourage extremism.

She made the call while delivering a goodwill message at an Interfaith Prayer for Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.
Dr. Mahmoud explained that churches, mosques and other places of worship ought to remain sanctuaries of peace, moral instruction, compassion and national unity.
She also called on Nigerians to strengthen interfaith unity, peaceful coexistence and national solidarity as the country continues its journey towards sustainable development and prosperity.
The FCT Minister of State urged Nigerians to rise above individual interests and embrace a shared national destiny, adding that collective faith, unity and patriotism remain critical to building a peaceful, stable and prosperous Nigeria.