By Samson Obande,  Lafia

The Senior Special Assistant to Nasarawa State Governor on Christian Religious Matters, Ven. Jibrailu Yarima Dabong, JP, has cautioned politicians and public office holders to desist from reckless and divisive religious pronouncements as the 2027 general elections approach.

Ven. Dabong issued the warning in a press statement released in Lafia on Monday, expressing concern over recent claims by some high-profile individuals that they had received “divine revelations” on who would emerge as the next Governor of Nasarawa State in 2027.

He said such claims deliberately exclude other sections, tribes and religious groups in the state and amount to an attempt to drag God into partisan politics.

“I wish to sound a note of caution. People who have no calling and no business with the pulpit should stay clear of manufacturing fake prophecies that are capable of overheating the polity and making statements that are degrading to other faiths and destabilizing the peace we enjoy in Nasarawa State,” he said.

The Governor’s aide described the trend as “unfortunate, ungodly and a calculated attempt to drag the name of God into partisan politics for selfish gains.”

Quoting scripture, Ven. Dabong added: “Our God is not an author of confusion. He cannot be mocked and cannot be reduced to a political slogan. The Almighty speaks through His ordained prophets whom He first of all calls, made sacred and are labouring in His vineyard, not through political merchants seeking cheap relevance.”

He reiterated that the administration of His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule remains committed to religious harmony, peaceful coexistence, unity and inclusive governance.

“The Executive Governor is a tested promoter of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence. He will not condone any form of political jamboree aimed at sowing seeds of discord, ethnic tension and religious disaffection among our diverse and peace-loving people,” he stressed.

Ven. Dabong urged all politicians, aspirants and their supporters to focus on issue-based politics, policies and service delivery instead of resorting to religious blackmail and ethnic baiting.

“As we prepare for 2027, let us put Nasarawa State first. A word is enough for the wise,” he concluded.