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2027: Churches mustn’t shy away from endorsing candidates – Baptist seminary
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points This endorsement is suggested for the 2027 elections in Nigeria. A Baptist seminary president has made a statement regarding church involvement in elections.
A Baptist seminary president has made a statement regarding church involvement in elections. The president urges churches to endorse candidates who are God-fearing and people-oriented. This endorsement is suggested for the 2027 elections in Nigeria.
The president's statement encourages churches to take a stance on political candidates. Details of the president's statement and the context surrounding it are available from the source.
Further information on the seminary president's remarks can be found by reading more about the story, which provides additional context and details on the president's stance on church endorsements.
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Category: government Published: September 8, 2026 Source: The Punch Reading time: 1 min
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