A delegation from the Yahudim Shabbat Observers in Nigeria and the Yahudim Governing Body in Nigeria and Africa, led by His Majesty, Cohen Gadol Yahudim, Levi Nabbi Mosheh, met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, in Abuja. They pledged to rally their voting population behind President Tinubu's second-term ambition. The meeting took place on Tuesday, and the delegation expressed their commitment to supporting the President's re-election in 2027.
The Director of the SGF Main Office, Dr Francis Ikeynge Tyokase, received the delegation on behalf of Akume. He emphasized the importance of religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and national unity to Nigeria's development. Tyokase commended the Yahudim group's commitment to peace, moral values, and constructive engagement. He stressed that building a prosperous nation required collective efforts from government, religious institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
The Yahudim Shabbat Observers comprise various religious denominations, associations, councils, groups, and committees whose members observe Saturday as the Sabbath. According to Mosheh, the organization has maintained a presence in Nigeria for several decades, promoting prayers, peaceful coexistence, and constructive participation in national development. The group is preparing for an international anniversary celebration and the proposed inauguration of an African Yahudim headquarters building in Nigeria.
The SGF's representative urged Nigerians to discharge their civic responsibilities peacefully and in compliance with the Constitution and relevant electoral laws. He acknowledged the contributions of religious and community-based organizations to national cohesion and described sustained engagement with such groups as essential to strengthening mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
Tyokase congratulated the Yahudim organization on its anniversary, acknowledging its years of religious and community activities in Nigeria. The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen national unity and peaceful engagement among Nigerians of different religious backgrounds. This commitment is seen as a significant development in the run-up to the 2027 presidential election.
The meeting between the Yahudim group and the SGF's office highlights the importance of religious tolerance and peaceful political participation in Nigeria. The federal government has been urging Nigerians to engage in peaceful and constructive political activities. The Yahudim group's pledge to support President Tinubu's re-election is seen as a boost to his campaign.
The development is also seen as a demonstration of the significant role that religious groups can play in promoting peaceful coexistence and national unity in Nigeria. The Yahudim group's commitment to peace and moral values is expected to inspire other groups to follow suit. The group's pledge to mobilize millions of votes for President Tinubu's re-election is a significant endorsement.
Key points
- The Yahudim group has pledged to mobilize millions of votes for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027.
- The group emphasized the importance of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria.
- The federal government has been urging Nigerians to engage in peaceful and constructive political activities.
