Less than 24 hours to the presidential election, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has charged its 40 million members nationwide to vote for a candidate whose values align with those of the association.

The PFN said members should vote for a candidate whose government can eliminate or reduce killings in the country and one who would not use its power to control state institutions such as the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the police.

A statement on Friday signed by the PFN’s National President and National Secretary, Revd. Felix Omobude and Dr Emmanuel Kure respectively advised members to vote for a candidate who can fight corruption and nepotism holistically.

Titled, ‘PFN’s benchmark for an electable presidential/gubernatorial candidate for good governance’, the statement read, “The over 40 million Pentecostals in Nigeria affirm our values and commitment to the prosperity and peace of our dear nation. As the basis for engagement, we ask all Pentecostals in Nigeria to vote our values which are here understated.

“A Nigeria where her citizens are free to live anywhere within the country, do their business and practise their faith without let or hindrance.

“The elimination or drastic reduction in the killings that have overtaken the country in the past. A government that can secure the lives and property of all her citizens as enshrined in the constitution.”

The PFN said members should vote for a candidate who was committed to the rule of law, transparency and accountability; as well as a candidate committed to restructuring the country.

Also, the group wants members to vote for a candidate who can promote the “unbridled functionality of state institutions such as INEC; EFCC; the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission; security agencies; armed forces and state-owned media.”