The Catholic Bishop of Katsina, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Mamman Musa, has called on Catholics and Nigerians to promote peace, justice and responsible citizenship as the nation prepares for the 2027 General Elections.

In his Pastoral Letter and Diocesan Directive issued on November 5, 2026, Bishop Musa emphasised the importance of sustained prayers, peaceful coexistence and responsible civic participation, urging the faithful to uphold the values of truth, justice and respect for human dignity throughout the electoral period.

BISHOP REAFFIRMS THE CHURCH'S NON-PARTISAN POSITION

The Bishop strongly cautioned against the use of Church platforms and institutions to promote partisan political interests. He also condemned every form of electoral manipulation, stressing that political differences must not undermine the peace, unity and dignity of communities.

He urged Catholics to remain committed to the Church's mission of promoting reconciliation, justice and peaceful coexistence, irrespective of political affiliations or differences.

CALL FOR CONTINUOUS PRAYERS FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS

As part of the directives, Bishop Musa encouraged the faithful to make the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) Prayer for Credible and Peaceful Elections in Nigeria, 2027, a regular part of their spiritual lives.

He called for the prayer to be incorporated into family devotions, religious community gatherings, parish meetings, personal prayers and other appropriate Church activities.

The Bishop further directed that this spiritual commitment should continue throughout the period leading to the 2027 General Elections, highlighting the importance of seeking God's guidance for a peaceful and credible electoral process.

DIRECTIVES TAKE IMMEDIATE EFFECT

According to the Pastoral Letter, all seven directives take effect immediately from November 5, 2026, and will remain in force throughout the period of preparation for the 2027 General Elections.

In concluding his message, Bishop Musa invoked the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Nigeria, praying for God's intervention and the grace of peaceful, credible and transparent elections in the country.

He concluded with the exhortation: “Let justice flow. Let peace prevail. Let Nigeria flourish!”

A CALL TO RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP

The Pastoral Letter serves as a reminder that building a peaceful and just Nigeria requires both spiritual commitment and responsible civic participation. The Bishop called on Catholics and all Nigerians to complement their prayers with actions that promote justice, good governance, peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity.

The Catholic Diocese of Katsina therefore encourages the faithful to remain instruments of peace, responsible citizens and witnesses to truth as the nation approaches the 2027 electoral period.

May God bless the Catholic Diocese of Katsina. May God bless the Church in Nigeria. May God grant Nigeria peaceful, credible and transparent elections in 2027.

SOURCE: Pastoral Letter and Diocesan Directive, Catholic Diocese of Katsina.

DATE: November 5, 2026.

SIGNED: + Most Rev. Gerald Mamman Musa, Bishop of Katsina.

Diocesan Secretariat: Nagogo Road, Opposite NITEL Exchange, GRA, P.O. Box 55, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria.

Email: diocesekatsina@gmail.com

Phone: 09075411976