2019: Nigeria Will Be On Fire If… PFN Warns INEC

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has warned that Nigeria will be on fire if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) do not stay neutral in the 2019 General Elections.

Arising from a two-day strategic leaders meeting of the South South Caucus of PFN on the 2019 Election held in Warri, Delta State, it advocated that INEC must be objective and  remained indifference in the forthcoming polls to save the country from the looming danger.

Addressing newsmen on Wednesday, the National Vice President (South South) of PFN, Bishop Simeon Okah said the body will equally remained neutral in its support for those seeking political offices.

Okah said PFN is also opposed to the use of military men in the 2019 polls, and cautioned police and other security agencies to be involved in the election to maintain a high level of neutrality and take the protection of the lives and property of Nigerian’s as a top most priority.

He said: “PFN on its part, promised to be neutral, but said it will stand for the truth at all times and put the interest of the Church and the nation first.

“All pastors have been directed to sensitize their members on the need for a free and fair election across the nation in 2019.”

Flanked by state chairmen of PFN from all six states in the South South, as well as some selected top church leaders, Okah, who is the senior pastor of Flock of Christ Mission challenged INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu to live up to his credibility as a professor.

According to him, Nigerians have confidence in Professor Yakubu , but it is now up to him not to disappoint the people.

“All votes must count, and there should be no room for any malpractices”, the PFN chairman warned.

Earlier, Tuesday, the PFN in a Social and Security Summit, with the theme “Sustaining Godliness in Governance“ educated pastors on values to watch out for in aspirants as the various political parties hold their primaries.

The church leaders were also told to educate their members to participate actively in the political process and not just sit back and complain.

Delta State PFN Chairman, Bishop Kingsley Enakirherhi, Bayelsa PFN leader, Bishop Prosper Ayawei, that of Rivers, Apostle Zilly Aggrey, Cross Rivers, Pastor Ekwok Lawrence, Edo, Bishop Monday Igbinosa and that of Akwa Ibom, Dr Sylvanus Ukafia were in attendance. Archbishop Margaret Idahosa was represented by Bishop Curtis Fiano.

Story by Adady Merit, Sarah Idowu & Ekicha Esther