Methodist Church urge members to vote upright young Nigerians with good agenda

February 13, 2019

By Ijendu Iheaka

Methodist Church Nigeria has charged its members and Nigerians to vote for young and upright politicians with good agenda that would make the nation better in Saturday’s election.

It also urged them to look away from the name of political parties and discover young persons with ideas that would develop and place the nation on the path of progress and vote for them.

The Methodist Church Nigeria Conference Secretary, Rt. Rev Michael Akinwade gave the charge in an interview with our reporter on Wednesday.

“In terms of making sure that we do not continue to deceive them (young people) by saying they are the leaders of tomorrow. When will tomorrow come?  

“We want them to be part of administrations and the government should make sure that they are part of the administration of the country.

“We are encouraging our members if they see any young person who has the right agenda that will benefit the country to support and vote such a person”, he said.

He said that church was not interested in any party but is interest in young individuals who would solve the problems Nigeria is facing now.

He said Nigerians should go to the pools on Saturday and vote according to their conscience.

“They should not sell their conscience; they should not sell their vote. They should make sure that they vote according to their conscience and ensure to do everything possible to protect their votes.

“We are not calling for violence, but please protect your votes”, he counseled.

The Methodist Prelate, His Eminence, Samuel Uche, had said in August 2018 at a conference in Aba that the church would mobilize support for young and upright Nigerians aspiring to political leadership in 2019.