The Church and Politics in Igboland, 1957-2003

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Set against the backdrop of Nigeria's 1957 regional autonomy, the Roman Catholic Church entered the political arena in Igboland, challenging the Protestant dominance in local governance. This shift marked a power struggle as both denominations vied for influence during elections from 1957 to 1964. Despite later constitutional restrictions on church involvement in politics, the Catholic Church maintained its relevance through active participation in subsequent elections, focusing on monitoring, media engagement, and educating voters in 1979, 1999, and 2003.