The President of the Mothers’ Union, Women’s Guild and Girls’ Guild of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Mrs Angela Ndukuba, has urged Nigerian women not to sell their votes for temporary gains during the 2027 general elections.
She warned that such decisions could have long-term consequences for the country.
Ndukuba stated this in her presidential address at the 15th Mothers’ Union Council Meeting and the 150th anniversary of the union, held at the Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Anglican Church, Ikenne-Remo, on Wednesday.
Ndukuba, who is the wife of the Primate of All Nigeria, His Grace, the Most Revd Henry Ndukuba, called on political leaders to prioritise national development.
She also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure fairness, neutrality and credible elections.
“We are asking women not to sell their votes for ‘ for a pot of porridge” that will be regretted later , and do not encourage your children to work as political thugs and be killed for nothing,” she added.
The union appealed to the government to guarantee adequate security and justice before, during and after the elections.
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It also urged governments at all levels to formulate policies that would improve the economic well-being of citizens, create employment opportunities and provide social amenities for the people.
On insecurity, the union called for improved security strategies, better-equipped security agencies and the prosecution of perpetrators and sponsors of violence.
The Mothers’ Union also expressed concern over the involvement of senior citizens in their 70s and 80s in drug peddling.
It described the development as pitiable and called on the government, churches and families to intensify efforts against drug abuse and other social vices.
In her welcome address, the wife of the Bishop of Remo, Mrs Oluwatoyin Fape, said the Mothers’ Union had, over the years, demonstrated that Christian motherhood was not merely a title but a sacred vocation of nurturing homes, strengthening families, supporting the church and positively influencing society.
She said the 150th anniversary was a testament to the grace that had guided the union.
Fape charged members of the union not to forget that they were called to priesthood to serve the church, their homes and society.
In their respective goodwill messages, the Chairman of African Newspapers of Nigeria, Ambassador Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu; the Female Church Chiefs of Remo Diocese; and Mrs Oluwatoyin Femi-Adeniyi congratulated the Mothers’ Union and appreciated them for their service to the ministry.
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