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Prayer Before the Polls: A Call for Unity and Peace

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Christian Council’s midday prayer service happens less than 24 hours before Bahamians head to the polls, where President of the Christian Council, Pastor Mario Moxey says during this election season, people must not allow political differences to cause them to lose themselves or turn against each other.

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15 hours ago

May 11, 2026

Chinasa Outten

Mario Moxey – President, Bahamas Christian Council

“The Bahamas must continue after the rallies are over, after the speeches are finished. And after the ballots are counted, we still have to live together, work together, worship together, build together. And that is why we must be careful not to allow politics to make us forget who we are.”

The service was attended by several candidates including members of the Free National Movement, as well as Coalition of Independents Leader Lincoln Bain.

However, there were no candidates from the Progressive Liberal Party in attendance.

On the sidelines of today’s prayer service, FNM candidate for South Beach, Darren Henfield, says events like these are important, coming in agreement for peace as election day approaches.

Darren Henfield – FNM Candidate, South Beach

“As we pray for peace, can we pray in agreement with the prayers given here today that there will be a peaceful election tomorrow, and on Wednesday, we will have a peaceful transition of power in this country, which is the tradition of The Bahamas.”

Meanwhile, the COI leader is addressing his often fiery approach to national issues, saying his passion comes from his desire to stand up for Bahamians, not to create division.

Lincoln Bain – Leader, Coalition of Independents

“I’m gonna stand up fearlessly for the Bahamian people, and that’s where people misunderstand our passion. We just wanna see a country that works, regardless who is in charge. We wanna see a country that works man, that works for us and puts Bahamians first, and a country that’s gonna put God first.”

Religious leaders ended the service with a final call for peaceful elections, urging Bahamians to remember that once the ballots are counted, the country must still move forward together as one people.