Catholic Priest Supports Peter Obi in Viral Campaign Song

A Catholic priest was recorded leading his congregation in a campaign song for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Congress (NDC), and his running mate during a Sunday church service. The video, which has gone viral on X, features the priest singing in Igbo, with worshippers participating.

This event highlights a growing trend of religious leaders expressing political preferences as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. In a related context, Islamic cleric Sani Jingir previously urged Muslims to support a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, which was met with condemnation from Kwankwaso.

Nigeria has a tradition of pairing presidential candidates along religious lines. President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President are both Muslims, while the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) endorsed Tinubu for a second term during its 2026 synod in Abuja, despite previous concerns over the Muslim-Muslim ticket.