The Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Delta State Chapter, Bishop Abos Willie, has called on Christians across the state to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
Bishop Abos made the appeal in a message addressed to PFN pastors and leaders across Delta State, stressing that active participation in the electoral process remains critical to shaping the future leadership of the country.
The message, signed by Pastor Malcolm Oteri, State Director of Press, PFN Delta State, urged Christians to ensure they are properly registered and prepared to participate in the elections.
According to him, the church must move beyond prayers and ensure that believers actively participate in choosing credible leaders through the ballot box.
“We must match prayer with action in our desire to have a better country. One of the most effective ways of doing this is by ensuring that every eligible Christian is registered and ready to vote during the next elections,” he said.
The PFN chairman’s call comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced what it described as the final phase of voter registration before the 2027 General Elections.
According to INEC, the registration window runs from May 10 to July 11, 2026, after which those who fail to register may be unable to participate in the elections.
Bishop Abos explained that the establishment of PFN ward executives across all wards and local government areas in Delta State was aimed at strengthening the church’s grassroots engagement and ensuring that Christians make a positive impact on political leadership through massive voter participation.
“The purpose of constituting PFN ward executives throughout Delta State is to ensure that the church plays a meaningful role in influencing leadership choices through active involvement in the electoral process,” he stated.
He directed all PFN provincial, local government and ward officers to intensify voter registration awareness campaigns during meetings and community engagements, while urging pastors to regularly educate their congregations on the importance of registering and collecting their PVCs.
The cleric further emphasized the need to target specific categories of eligible voters, including youths who have recently attained the age of 18, church members who missed previous registration exercises, those who have relocated to new areas, and individuals who have lost their voter cards and require replacement.
“We must pay special attention to young people who have just become eligible to vote, as well as members who need to update their voter information or replace lost PVCs,” Bishop Abos said.
He appealed to Christians across the state to seize the opportunity provided by the registration exercise and prepare to participate fully in the 2027 elections, noting that civic responsibility remains a vital component of nation-building.
