Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti
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A religious leader has called on politicians and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make the forthcoming elections free, fair and credible.

Prophet Olutope Adeyemo of Christ Apostolic Church, Ori Oke Ikoyi, Osun State, gave the call at a press conference heralding, the yearly interdenominational crusade of his church, with the theme: “My Glory Must Shine” held at CAC Primary School, Abiri Ikoyi, Osun State.

He said politicians must not entice the electorate with money or make them panic by using thugs and military involvement.

“INEC must not be biased. There must never be order from above. Let the votes count, let us do it right this time, let our conscience work and vindicate us, we must remember God the great judge who will judge us according to our work and deeds,” he said.

The cleric noted corruption among many clerics as one of the problems contributed to the growing rate of crimes and social vices in the country.

Adeyemo said the quest for material and economic gains and the craze for luxurious living standard by many clerics had fettered and prevented them from speaking the truth and speaking against the ills in society.

He said: “There is no fear of God in our churches and society today, no sound teaching of good morals, Jesus love and His ways. Most pastors of nowadays are not called by God, many became pastor because of what to eat, many because they want to live a luxurious life, some who are called have derailed because of the nation’s economic instability and insecurity”.

Adeyemo, who said there is way out if such should return to God, said the crusade would provide yet another opportunity for Nigerians to reconcile with God; get freedom from all forms of bondage and demonic attacks; and as well prayers for Nigeria over economic crisis, insecurity and the forthcoming election.

The cleric said: “There is hope for Nigeria. We shall continue to pray for this nation. We should repent from our sinful ways. Nigerians should strive to choose right leaders by desisting from selling their votes. We should seek ways to utilize what we have here not depending on foreign characters, product and services”.

“Leaders should remember that they became leaders because they have who and what to lead. They should remember that masses are their power. They should allow the nation’s resources benefit all, let them give masses hope and future by making provision that will make life easier for them – if not they will taste the wrath and feel the power of masses one day.