Politics and 2019 Nigerian General Election
Copied TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE ORGANIZED BY CHRISTIAN SOCIAL MOVEMENT OF NIGERIA (CSMN) AND ADDRESSED BY NATIONAL CHRISTIAN ELDERS FORUM ((NCEF) ON FRIDAY 23RDNOVEMBER, 2018 AT GOSHEN LAND, IKEJA, LAGOS AT 12.00 NOON POLITICS AND THE NIGERIAN CHURCH: THE NATIONAL CHRISTIAN ELDERS FORUM’S VIEWPOINT Politics affects the lives of all of us; it cannot become an Exclusive Preserve of a handful of Politicians. Neutrality of the Church at “TIMES LIKE THIS” is tantamount to “Leaving the flock alone without the guidance of a Shepherd” (Mk. 6: 34) Distinguished gentlemen of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen, INTRODUCTION We welcome you on behalf of the Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN) to this Press Conference aimed at addressing crucial issues in the country. CSMN is the Social Arm of the Church and it was established by notable Christian leaders to facilitate Christian engagement with the society for the Common Good of all the citizens. CSMN is organi...