Catholic Priest Endorses Obi and Kwankwaso in Church

A Catholic priest led worshippers in a church service, singing a song endorsing Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The song, rendered in Igbo, praised both candidates, stating, “Party Peter Obi ka mma; Party Kwankwaso, ka mma!” which translates to “Peter Obi’s party is better; Kwankwaso’s party is better.” This action has elicited mixed reactions on social media, with some users praising the priest's stance while others criticized it.

User Atlantic described the endorsement as “redeeming,” contrasting it with other religious leaders who compromise their positions for political gain. User Whiskystan questioned the acceptance of such endorsements if an Islamic cleric were to endorse a different candidate.

Another user, Yoruba Angel, expressed discomfort with the priest's action, suggesting that religious leaders should maintain neutrality. Iffy Prudence defended the church's involvement in political discourse, arguing that government policies directly affect religious institutions and their members.