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2027: Christian, Muslim youths sign peace accord in Abuja

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  • Christian and Muslim youth organizations in Nigeria signed a peace accord in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • The agreement commits them to religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence and opposition to political violence.
  • Speakers urged young people to reject political thuggery and vote-buying.

Christian and Muslim youth organizations in Nigeria have signed a peace accord in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A covenant of hope, a declaration of unity, and a collective commitment by Christian and Muslim youths to work together in promoting peace, justice, dialogue, tolerance, and national development.

· Ademola ArowoloThe YOWICAN chairman described the purpose of the peace accord.

The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria and the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations signed the agreement at the National Christian Centre during a national Christian youth security summit and thanksgiving service.

The accord promotes religious tolerance, rejects political violence and calls for peaceful coexistence. YOWICAN chairman Ademola Arowolo described it as "a covenant of hope, a declaration of unity" and urged young people to resist political thuggery and vote-buying.

Every life whether of a Muslim, a Christian, or any other faith is sacred.

· Ademola ArowoloHe urged young people to place human life above political violence.

The three-day summit brought together security officials, government representatives, religious leaders and youth delegates from across Nigeria.

God Himself does not divide us; it is human beings that divide us in their own mindsets.

· Ademola ArowoloHe used the statement to encourage interfaith solidarity.
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