Not voting in elections is a sin, CAN chairman tells Christians

By Edwin Philip, Lafia

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nasarawa State, Rev. Dr. Sunday Emma, has urged Christians to participate actively in elections, saying failure to exercise their civic responsibility by voting amounts to a sin.

Speaking with journalists in Lafia on Tuesday while reflecting on recent elections in the country, including the recent bye-election in Nasarawa State, Emma said Christians have a biblical obligation to obey lawful authority and fulfil their civic responsibilities.

“We will not get tired of enlightening people because that is one of the responsibilities entrusted to us. We cannot sit back and expect the right thing to happen without playing our part,” he said.

Appealing to Nigerians, particularly Christians, to exercise their voting rights, the cleric said the Bible enjoins believers to obey constituted authority.