Over time, the relationship between religion and public policy has been an ambiguous yet salient subject of discourse. Whether positively or negatively, religion’s influence on the political landscape cannot be exaggerated, especially in Nigeria, where religion has become increasingly imperative in shaping the choice of various’ political actors, government policies, and subsequent actions.

Scholars have attributed that the primary purpose of religion in the political sphere is to provide a cutting-edge moral framework for people and groups to articulate their demands, abide by the constitution, and positively influence governance tailored towards national development.

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