Oibe said the country’s challenges were not solely the result of inadequate resources but were also linked to leadership failures, weak accountability and a lack of integrity in public service.
The group’s Chairman of the Governing Council, Elder Sunday Oibe, made the call on Monday, October 12, 2026, during a virtual press conference where he presented a policy document outlining the qualities the movement believes Nigeria needs in its next president.

He maintained that the next president must regard public office as a responsibility entrusted to them by citizens rather than a personal possession.
According to the movement, ethical leadership requires honesty, competence, humility, fairness and transparency, alongside a commitment to protecting lives, respecting the Constitution, tackling corruption and managing public resources responsibly.

The CSMN also argued that leadership should be measured by the safety, dignity and wellbeing of citizens rather than the privileges enjoyed by a small section of society.

Drawing on Christian teachings about servant leadership, the organisation urged Nigerians to reject political approaches that exploit religious identity, ethnicity or poverty to influence voters.

It said the country needed leaders who would place national interest above personal ambition and create opportunities for citizens to live productive lives.

The movement further called on the next president to uphold the constitutional rights of Nigerians regardless of their religious beliefs.

It specifically referenced Sections 10 and 38(1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Section 10 prohibits the adoption of a state religion by the Federal Government or a state government, while Section 38(1) protects freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

The group expressed concern over attacks on communities, religious discrimination and what it described as unequal protection of citizens. It urged the government to strengthen democratic institutions and ensure that perpetrators of violence were held accountable.

The CSMN maintained that no extremist organisation, whether operating outside or within government structures, should be allowed to undermine the country’s democratic institutions or determine its future.

The organisation linked its leadership advocacy to its Christian Political Consensus Project, an initiative aimed at bringing 13 Christian presidential aspirants together to explore areas of agreement ahead of the 2027 elections.

The movement has invited aspirants, including Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and former Lagos State Governor Donald Duke, to participate in the consensus-building process.

The group said the initiative was intended to encourage dialogue and cooperation among the aspirants, with the broader objective of promoting ethical leadership and addressing Nigeria’s governance and security challenges.

However, the proposed process does not itself determine who will emerge as a presidential candidate or win the election.

The CSMN also urged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to take a more active role in the political process rather than withdraw from public affairs because of frustration with the country’s challenges.

It encouraged voters to evaluate aspirants according to their character, competence, policy commitments and willingness to serve the common good instead of making decisions solely on religious or ethnic grounds.

The movement said Christian participation in politics should extend beyond the pursuit of political office to promoting accountability, justice, peaceful coexistence and better governance.

It added that Nigeria should remain a country where Christians, Muslims, traditionalists and people of other beliefs can live together peacefully under a system that protects the rights of all citizens.

As political discussions gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, the group’s position places leadership character, constitutional protection and public accountability at the centre of its call for national renewal.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia