By BONIFACE AKARAH

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has accused governors in South-East Nigeria, particularly Charles Soludo, of policies it claims are gradually undermining the practice of Christianity in the region.

In a statement issued Wednesday in Onitsha, the group alleged that recent actions and policies by state governments in the region are making the practice of the Christian faith increasingly difficult.

“Intersociety has observed and is deeply worried that the present governors of Eastern Nigeria… are politically disappearing Christianity slowly and steadily and making practice of the sacred faith very difficult,” the statement read.

The organisation further alleged that the trend is being reinforced by what it described as “religiously unfriendly policies” and a lack of response from church leadership across denominations.

It also claimed that despite Christianity being widely practiced across the region, there has been a growing imbalance in how religious activities are treated.

“Christianity… is presently facing a destructive political dimension… to the extent that other religious practices are given more attention, recognition and protection,” the group stated.

Intersociety expressed concern that the situation reflects a broader pattern affecting multiple states in the region, warning that continued inaction could weaken long-standing religious structures.

The group further criticised what it described as the silence of religious leaders, alleging that some church authorities have failed to respond adequately to the developments.

Efforts to reach the Anambra State Government for comment were unsuccessful as of press time.

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