As Cameroon awaits the official proclamation of the October 12 presidential election results, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC), The Right Reverend Miki Hans Abia, has called on all congregations within Cameroon and abroad to dedicate Sunday, October 26, 2025, to special intercessory prayers for justice, peace, goodwill, and non-violence.
In a pastoral letter addressed to all pastors, congregations, and chaplaincies of the PCC, Rt. Rev. Abia urged Christians to remain calm, avoid provocation, and trust in God’s divine guidance during this sensitive national period.
“As God’s people, let us live peaceably with all, giving no room to provocation or violence, but trusting always in God’s providence and divine intervention,” he wrote.
Message from PCC Moderator.The Moderator’s appeal comes at a time of heightened national tension and anticipation, as Cameroonians await the announcement of results expected to shape the country’s political future.
The PCC, one of the nation’s oldest and most influential Christian denominations, has historically played a mediating and peace-promoting role during moments of political uncertainty.
A Call for Peace in a Time of Uncertainty
The letter outlines a structured Order of Intercessory Prayers, focusing on key national values, peace, justice, unity, and integrity. Each section of the prayer emphasizes moral and spiritual principles meant to guide both leaders and citizens.
“Lord Jesus Christ, You are the true King of peace; in You alone is found freedom. Please free our country from conflict and division,” begins the first prayer, echoing a plea for calm and reconciliation amid political differences.
Message from PCC Moderator.The Moderator further encouraged believers to “listen less to harsh rhetoric and more to the gentle voice of [God’s] Spirit,” urging all to place the nation’s destiny in God’s hands.
Faith as a Path to National Renewal
Beyond calls for peace, the message highlights the PCC’s broader vision for moral renewal and responsible governance. Rt. Rev. Abia invoked the need for justice and integrity among those charged with overseeing the electoral process, stating, “Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”
Message from PCC Moderator.The prayers also appealed for national unity, reminding citizens that “all Cameroonians are created in God’s image, regardless of political differences.” This inclusive message reinforces the church’s consistent advocacy for harmony and respect for human dignity.
An Invitation to Collective Reflection
In his concluding words, the Moderator reiterated the spiritual and civic duty of all Cameroonians during this period: “Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of Your people for justice, peace, and unity in our land.”
The letter closes with a heartfelt benediction: “May the peace of Christ reign in our hearts and in Cameroon.”
As the nation holds its breath for the official declaration of results, the PCC’s call for intercessory prayers stands on the eve of the proclamation as a reminder that faith, patience, and unity remain vital for the preservation of peace and democracy in Cameroon.
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