The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Kwara State Diocese, has called for credible, free and fair elections in 2027 as a pathway to placing Nigeria on a sound socio-political and economic footing.

The call was made during the close of the first session of the Diocese’s 18th Synod in Ilorin.

In a communiqué jointly signed by the President of the Synod, Rt. Revd. (Dr) S.T.G. Adewole, and Chairman of the Communiqué Drafting Committee, Ven. (Prof.) A.S. Idowu, the Synod stressed that free and fair elections remain the true test of any genuine democracy.

RELATEDLY, the Methodist Church Nigeria has appealed to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to address the persistent issue of traders hawking along the Agbeni–Ogunpa Road around the Cathedral premises in Agbeni, Ibadan, citing safety risks, and traffic congestion.

The church also urged the state government to consider the tarring and proper maintenance of the road along the Archbishop’s residence at College Crescent, Mafohun, Molete.

It noted that the road serves both ecclesiastical and community purposes.

The appeal was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 64th yearly synod of the Diocese of Ibadan of the Methodist Church Nigeria, held at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Trinity, Onireke, Ibadan, from April 16 to 19, 2026.

In the communiqué, signed by the Synod Secretary, Very Rev. Davidson Olumide Aluko, and the Diocesan Lay President, Olasumbo Adeola Anifowose, the church commended Makinde for the achievements recorded under his administration so far and prayed that he would finish his tenure strong.

However, it raised concerns about the rising cost of living, youth unemployment and security challenges affecting residents.

The synod further urged the Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to address the rising spate of kidnapping and killings across the country, particularly in Benue and Plateau states, warning that insecurity has grave implications for food security and the sanctity of human life.

The church also called on authorities at all levels to prioritise job creation, improve access to healthcare and education, and promote transparency and accountability in governance.