The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese in Anambra State, Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has decried rising cases of vote-buying and selling in Nigeria.
The cleric described the trend as a grievous sin that is “unforgivable”.
Ezeokafor, who spoke in the Anambra State capital, regretted the rate some Nigerians mortgage their consciences during elections because of money.
He said it is a betrayal of trust and faith.
Ezeokafor stressed the need for the electorate to always look at the antecedents of politicians vying for elective positions before casting their votes.
He said: “Vote rightly for the right people to come in. Anybody who sells his or her vote does not want the progress of our people.
“Our faith is highly challenged now. We should discharge our duties not only in politics but everywhere as real salt of the earth and light of the world.
“As the salt of the earth and light of the world, give the world the true taste of virtue and holiness of life that it requires by helping to preserve our Christian faith against incessant attacks it receives from the world and its forces.