The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has declared a three-day nationwide fasting and prayer programme over worsening insecurity, bloodshed, economic hardship and growing anxiety about Nigeria’s political future ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Christian body said the May 22 to May 24, 2026 programme is aimed at seeking divine intervention for peace, healing, national stability, economic recovery and credible elections as fears continue to grow over violence, social tension and uncertainty across the country.

The decision was announced in a statement by the PFN National Publicity Secretary, Sylvanus Ukafia, after a meeting of the Fellowship’s National Executive Council, NEC.

According to the statement, the council reached the decision after extensive prayerful deliberations on the state of the nation and what it described as the role of the Church at a critical moment in Nigeria’s history.

“This is a defining moment for the Church to rise in unity and intercession for the nation,” the Fellowship stated.

The PFN expressed concern over persistent violence, attacks on communities and places of worship, and the deepening economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians.

“We believe that as the Church unites in prayer, God will intervene in the affairs of our nation and grant Nigeria peace, healing, stability, and a new season of hope,” it said.

The Fellowship said the programme would coincide with the observance of Global Pentecost Day and would be anchored on the biblical instruction in 2 Chronicles 7:14, which calls on God’s people to humble themselves, pray, seek His face and turn from wicked ways so that the land may be healed.

The PFN called on churches, pastors, Christian leaders, workers, youths, women and believers across the country to participate actively in the spiritual exercise.

It said the first two days, Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, would be observed through fasting and prayers in homes, churches and local assemblies nationwide.

On Sunday, May 24, which marks Global Pentecost Day, Christians across the states are expected to gather at venues designated by PFN state executives for a united national prayer assembly to conclude the programme.

According to the PFN, prayers during the programme would focus on ‘divine intervention for Nigeria’, restoration of peace and security, an end to bloodshed, terrorism and criminality, economic relief for suffering citizens, wisdom and unity among leaders, peaceful and credible elections, and the emergence of God-fearing and patriotic leaders.

The PFN added that Nigeria remained a nation of immense possibilities and urged Nigerians, especially Christians, to stand together.

The Fellowship also appealed to pastors and Christian leaders nationwide to mobilise their congregations and networks for full participation in the programme. (Saturday Vanguard)

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