As the country begins to edge toward the 2027 General Election, IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon has urged political, religious and community leaders to moderate the political temperature, warning that heightened rhetoric could trigger instability. Speaking during an engagement with religious leaders, Ethekon said churches have a critical role to play in shaping ethical conduct among politicians, noting that faith institutions remain trusted spaces for guiding values-based leadership. “Let us intensify calls for peace and moderate the temperature in the country,” Ethekon said. People know what I am talking about.”Drawing from his experience during the 2007–2008 post-election violence, Ethekon said religious leaders played a decisive role in calming communities at a time when security agencies were overstretched. “The role of religious leaders cannot be downplayed,” Ethekon added, urging them to consistently champion peace, dialogue and ethical conduct as the country moves closer to the 2027 elections.

Source: The Star February 04, 2026 19:34 UTC