# Nigeria Bishops Call for Peaceful Elections

> Nigeria's bishops urge free and peaceful elections amid violence and insecurity.
- Title: Nigeria Bishops Call for Peaceful Elections · Vaticannews
- Summary: Nigeria's bishops urge free and peaceful elections amid violence and insecurity. Nigeria's bishops appeal for free and peaceful elections as they observe…
- Keywords: nigeria, bishops, elections, prayer, fasting, january 16 2027, presidential elections, nigerian electoral commission, religion, world, Call, Peaceful
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-11/nigeria-s-bishops-appeal-for-free-and-peaceful-elections.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-11-02T13:52:04.731+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nigeria, bishops, elections, prayer, fasting, january 16 2027, presidential elections, nigerian electoral commission, religion, world
## Bishops Appeal for Free Elections
Nigeria's bishops call for free and peaceful elections with three days of prayer and fasting ahead of the vote.

> The Bishops' main concern is that Nigerians should be able to freely choose their leaders.
## Recent Violence in Nigeria
Armed men entered Binnari village on October 23rd, killing 62 people and injuring 52.
## Military Convoy Attack
A military convoy was attacked on October 17th, killing 10 soldiers and five auxiliary militia members.
## Traders Ambushed
Traders ambushed on October 10th along the road from Gwashi to Nasarawa, killing 20 people including 12 civilians.
## Election Dates
Nigeria's presidential and legislative elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027, with state governor elections on February 1.
## Fasting and Prayer Initiative
Bishops call for fasting and prayer with the theme 'Let Justice and Peace Flow' to ensure free and fair elections.

> The theme is 'Let Justice and Peace Flow,' inspired by the biblical verse Amos 5:24.
## Bishops' Concerns
Bishops warn of electoral violence, manipulation, vote-buying, and divisions affecting citizens' hope for free elections.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria's bishops appeal for free and peaceful elections as they observe three days of prayer and fasting ahead of January 16, 2027, presidential polls.