NGHuman rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticized Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi for leveraging religious institutions in his campaign, arguing that this practice deepens societal divisions and undermines national unity. In a Facebook post, Adeyanju emphasized that elections should focus on policy and vision rather than religion, citing the Electoral Act 2026 which bans political campaigning in places of worship. He specifically condemned Obi's alleged return to 'religious mobilization' tactics used in 2023, which he claims further polarized the nation. Adeyanju also criticized Governor Tinubu's gathering of religious leaders to endorse him, calling both actions problematic. He urged religious leaders to avoid supporting politicians in church settings to maintain the integrity of religious institutions.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a conflict between secular governance and religious influence, aligning with progressive values that prioritize separation of religion and state. It criticizes religiously motivated political strategies as divisive and harmful to national unity, suggesting a leftward傾
