Christian Association of Nigeria

CAN President Distances Self From APC Campaign List

October 20, 2022 7:47 pm

Archbishop Daniel Okoh who is the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN,  has made it clear that he would be distancing himself from the slated revised list of the members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and presidential campaign council wherein the names of some of the officials of the organisation had been featured.

In a statement on Thursday night, he said the umbrella Christian body will investigate the matter after which fair, but decisive and appropriate action will be taken.

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The statement read, “My attention as President …

2023 Vote For Only Credible Candidates, CAN Urges Nigerians

2023: Vote For Only Credible Candidates, CAN Urges Nigerians

October 2, 2022 6:08 am

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on Nigerians to only vote for people who are credible in the next polls.

The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Sunday, called on Nigerians to look out for politicians who are genuine and sincere in their quest to provide the basic things that would be catalysts for the socioeconomic growth and development of Nigeria.

He said: ‘As we march towards the next general elections, let us bear in mind that we have a stake in this country, hence we should …

Terrorists Are Not Giving Us Breathing Space – Benue CAN

Terrorists Are Not Giving Us Breathing Space – Benue CAN

September 25, 2022 8:12 am

The Benue State Chapter Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Akpen Leva, on Saturday, reminded the people in the state that the killer herdsmen have not stopped their unprovoked attacks on the people of the state.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that suspected terrorists had on Thursday last week, killed 15 people in the Logo Local Government Area of the state.

Reacting in a statement on Sunday, Akpen Leva, through his Director of Media, Samuel Tyav, warned residents in the state not to sleep with their two eyes closed since dare devil terrorists are not ready …

2023 Our Position On Muslim Ticket Unchanged - Northern CAN

2023: Our Position On Muslim Ticket Unchanged – Northern CAN

September 14, 2022 7:54 am

The chairmen of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of the 19 Northern States and Abuja has intensified their opposition to the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that they would not change their position.

They stated their position during a meeting convened by a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; and a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, both members of the APC, which held in Abuja.

Dogara subsequently announced the meeting on his Twitter handle.

He said the meeting with the Christian leaders from the North and FCT …

2023 CAN President Warns Churches To Be Partisan

2023: CAN President Warns Churches To Be Non-Partisan

September 5, 2022 6:45 am

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) President, Dr Daniel Okoh, has called on Christian leaders and churches across the country to be non-partisan in election matters ahead of Nigeria’s next year’s poll.

He also appealed to Nigerians to be properly guided in making the right decisions in the next presidential election.

Okoh made the call in Onitsha, on Sunday, during the 75th-anniversary celebration of the founder of the Grace of God Mission International, Bishop Paul Nwachukwu.

Okoh stated that the 2023 election offers the electorates the best opportunity to install the president of their choice through the ballot box.

He …

2023 Election We Will Vote Individuals Not Parties – CAN

2023 Election: We Will Vote Individuals Not Parties – CAN

August 1, 2022 4:18 am

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His Eminence Most Rev. Daniel Okoh, has declared that Nigerians will not vote for just political parties next year in deciding on President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor after his tenure in 2023.

According to him, Nigerians have gone beyond casting their votes based on the political party fielding candidates.

The Archbishop, who made this known while delivering the sermon at the 2022 International Men’s Conference of Christ Holy Church International in Abuja on Sunday, stressed that the electorate, particularly the Christians will vote for candidates in the next general elections using their …

2023 Northern CAN Reiterates Opposition To APC Muslim Ticket

2023: Northern CAN Reiterates Opposition To APC Muslim Ticket

August 1, 2022 3:50 am

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and Abuja have once again reaffirmed its total opposition to the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Secretary-General of the Christian body, Sunday Oibe, made this point in a statement on Sunday in Kaduna State.

The statement which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York read in part; ‘We reaffirm our stand against the idea of a Muslim-Muslim ticket in a multi-religious and multi-cultural society like Nigeria, particularly considering the fact that the country has never been …

There Are More Bandits Than Security Agents In Nigeria – CAN

There Are More Bandits Than Security Agents In Nigeria – CAN

July 17, 2022 9:48 am

The Chairman of the Taraba State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Isaiah Magaji Jirapye has again expressed sadness at the unabated killings in the southern parts of Taraba and the country at large raising the alarm that there are now more terrorists than security agents in Nigeria.

Jirapye who doubles as the National President of the Christian Reformed Church-Nigeria (CRC-N), said the country’s security apparatus has been overstretched.

Making his position known on Sunday while speaking to journalists he said the ‘issue of insecurity in the southern part of Taraba State is true.’

‘A lot of killings have been …

Tinubu's Muslim Ticket, A Plot To Islamise Nigeria –Youth CAN

Tinubu’s Muslim Ticket, A Plot To Islamise Nigeria –Youth CAN

July 15, 2022 7:15 am

Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWI-CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) describing the Muslim-Muslim ticket of Bola Tinubu as ‘evil and satanic plot to Islamise Nigeria’.

The YOWI-CAN also dared the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and Plateau State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong that unless something was done to correct what it termed an error, it would mobilize its members to embark on a massive protest against the ticket.

Speaking through a press release on Friday signed by its Chairman, Evangelist Musa D Misal, and the Secretary, …

Muslim Ticket CAN Engaging In Spiritual Banditry – MURIC

Muslim Ticket: CAN Engaging In Spiritual Banditry – MURIC

July 12, 2022 8:16 am

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has lambasted the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, over its decision on Bola Tinubu’s choice of vice-presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, accusing the Christian body of ‘spiritual banditry’. 

The Islamic human rights organisation accused the Christian body of heating up the polity with its comment on Tinubu’s choice of former Borno State Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima as running mate.

MURIC’s response was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by the group’s director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.

‘Tinubu is under CAN’s hammer for picking a Muslim, Senator Kashim Shettima, as his vice-presidential candidate …

CAN Allow Citizens To Defend Themselves, You've Failed – CAN To FG

Allow Citizens To Defend Themselves, You’ve Failed – CAN To FG

July 10, 2022 8:29 am

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State chapter, has lamented about the alarming rate of killings in Takum and Ussa Local Government councils of the State while blaming the Federal Government of Nigeria for failing to defend them.

It has been reported that Taraba State has been under heavy attack by militias, with several number of persons killed in the last two weeks.

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Apart from the killings, valuables worth millions of Naira have also been destroyed by the rampaging militias.

Disturbed by the development, …

CAN Calls For 3 Days 'Serious' Prayers For Nigeria

CAN Calls For 3 Days ‘Serious’ Prayers For Nigeria

May 3, 2022 2:03 am

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Nigerians to embark on a three days prayers for Nigeria to seek spiritual help for the troubled country. 

A statement signed by CAN General Secretary, Daramola Bade which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York disclosed that the directive was issued by the CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle.

Ayokunle disclosed that the  request was made to all church leaders, through their  various Churches.

‘Organise a solemn assembly to pray for Nigeria on  May, 13,14,and 15 2022.

‘We are to passionately call upon the Lord to:one  Show Nigeria mercy and …

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