Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi
The Renewal Congress of Aladura and Celestial Churches in Politics (RECAP), a faith-based civic and political advocacy movement has expressed its unwavering commitment towards promoting righteous leadership, civic responsibility, national development, and values-driven governance in alignment with biblical principles and the progressive ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking in an interview with THISDAY yesterday, Processor Adebayo Adeniji, RECAP National Coordinator, stated that RECAP is a faith-based political support movement committed to promoting good governance, national development, and responsible Christian participation in the democratic process.
According to him, “As Nigeria approaches another electoral cycle, RECAP believes that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves the opportunity to continue the reforms and policies initiated during his first term.
“Our support is based on his courage to Implement Difficult but Necessary Reforms. For decades, successive administrations avoided critical economic decisions. President Tinubu demonstrated the courage to undertake reforms aimed at repositioning the Nigerian economy for long-term sustainability. And RECAP believes that such reforms require time to mature and yield their full benefits.
“His commitment to national development has remained premium on our heart. The administration has maintained a focus on infrastructure development, economic revitalization, and institutional reforms. We believe continuity of leadership will enable ongoing projects and policies to achieve their intended objectives.”
Professor Adeniji noted that though Nigerians have experienced temporary hardships arising from economic adjustments, “RECAP recognises that sustainable growth often requires difficult transitions. We support efforts aimed at creating a stronger economic foundation for future generations.”
He pointed out that stability and policy continuity is the hallmark of President Tinubu’s administration, and national progress is best achieved when transformational policies are given sufficient time to produce measurable results, stressing that “RECAP believes a second term will provide the continuity necessary for consolidation and growth.”
“The Renewed Hope agenda resonates with our conviction that Nigeria can become a nation where justice, opportunity, and prosperity are available to all citizens regardless of ethnicity, region, or religious background.
“We also support government that places premium on promotion of inclusive governance, that’s another major reason RECAP supports leadership that seeks national unity and encourages collaboration among diverse groups for the common good.
“We believe that nation-building requires partnership among government, faith communities, civil society, and the private sector.
The cleric also explained that “As a faith-based movement, RECAP encourages believers not only to pray for the nation but also to participate actively in shaping its future through lawful democratic engagement. And supporting candidates whose vision aligns with national development is part of that responsibility.”
The national coordinator declared that RECAP exists to mobilise, educate, and empower members of Aladura and Celestial Churches to actively participate in the democratic process through voter registration, lawful voting, civic engagement, and responsible political participation.