By Joe Ephraim , Calabar
As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) has called on citizens and political actors to reject violence and allow peace to prevail, stressing that only the will of God shall determine the outcome of the polls..
Speaking during a press briefing in Calabar, the spokesman of the organisation, PCS Dr. Amah Williams, warned against political tension, killings, and desperation often associated with election cycles in the country.
“As the nation moves
owards the 2027 general elections, there is no need to fight, kill or maim anyone, because no matter how hard anyone tries, only the will of God shall be done in Nigeria,” he said.
Williams noted that Nigeria is currently facing multiple challenges, including insecurity, economic hardship, and social uncertainty, and cautioned that electoral violence would only worsen the situation. He urged politicians and their supporters to prioritise national unity and peaceful coexistence over personal ambition.
He further emphasised that leadership must be rooted in justice, compassion, and accountability, warning that public office should not be used as a tool for oppression, intimidation, or selfish enrichment.
“Power is a trust, and all authority is accountable. Leaders must serve the people with conscience, fairness, and responsibility, especially at a time when many Nigerians are burdened by hardship,” he said.
The BCS spokesman also linked the country’s security challenges to a decline in moral and spiritual values, insisting that sustainable peace cannot be achieved through force alone but through adherence to divine principles.
He assured Nigerians that despite the current difficulties, the country would experience a transition into peace and prosperity, urging citizens not to give in to fear or desperation ahead of the elections.
The briefing was part of activities to announce the forthcoming 25th anniversary of the physical coronation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, described by the group as the King of kings and Lord of lords.
Williams said the Silver Jubilee celebration, themed “The Universal Monarch,” would begin on April 13, 2026, and feature a series of spiritual and humanitarian programmes, culminating in a grand finale in Calabar.
He concluded by calling on Nigerians across religious and ethnic divides to embrace peace, unity, and tolerance as the nation prepares for another critical electoral cycle.
