# Nigerian religious leaders warn against election violence > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-religious-leaders-warn-against-election-violence > Updated: 2026-08-17T13:55:39.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Religious leaders in Nigeria have issued warnings to the public regarding potential political violence and manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections. In early August, Anglican Primate Henry Ndukuba urged Nigerian youths to reject political thuggery and called for issue-based, non-violent campaigns. He appealed to security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure a credible vote, while condemning practices such as vote-buying and godfatherism. Following this, Primate Elijah Ayodele of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church cautioned citizens against being manipulated by politicians for small sums of money. Ayodele described certain political leaders as a ‘use and dump’ group, noting that while political rivals often reconcile after elections, the supporters who engage in violence are left to face the consequences alone. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Primate Ayodele warns Nigerians against political violence Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned Nigerians against political violence, stating that politicians often reconcile after elections while supporters bear the consequences of conflict. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/primate-ayodele-warns-nigerians-against-political-violence ### 2026-08-05: Anglican Primate Henry Ndukuba Urges Nigerian Youths to Reject Political Thuggery Ahead of 2027 Election Anglican Primate Henry Ndukuba urged Nigerian youths to reject political thuggery and called for issue‑based, peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 election, urging INEC and security forces to ensure a free, ​​​ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anglican-primate-henry-ndukuba-urges-nigerian-youths-to-reject-political-thuggery-ahead-of-2027-elec --- Cite as: Nigerian religious leaders warn against election violence. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-religious-leaders-warn-against-election-violence