The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the destiny of Nigeria rests on the shoulders of ‘each one of us’.
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No fewer than 3,000 Christians in Kaduna on Sunday held a prayer rally for the country and peace during the upcoming general elections.
The Christian Association of Nigeria will not endorse any presidential candidate in the forthcoming election, President of the group, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has said.
Rev. Samson Ayokunle, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria, says desperation by politicians ahead of the 2019 general elections is generating palpable fear among Nigerians.
Specifically, Otubu, University of Ibadan-trained Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with emphasis in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, demanded that the CAN President should account for the N4 million given by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State during a courtesy call on him, which he (Otubu) rejected.
Ayokunle made the remarks while briefing newsmen after a meeting with representatives of 14 Presidential Candidates in Abuja, on their plans for Nigerians and the church.
The President of CWB, Elder Simon Ainoko, gave the charge in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja.
The National Coordinator of the group, Elder James Amedu, also urged CAN to refrain from making political statements.
The CAN President, Rev Samson Ayokunle, made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Special Assistant to the CAN president on Media & Communications.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the divine mandate pastors received N250 million with each of the over 2, 500 members, receiving N1 million each, while the five blocs of CAN shared N250 million.
Ibrahim gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna on Tuesday, and said that there was still tension in the state, which could only be checked by the restriction.
The President of CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, commiserated with them in a statement signed by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, the Special Assistant, Media and Communications to the CAN president on Tuesday in Abuja.
President of the association, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, expressed the concern in a statement by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, his Special Assistant on Media & Communications, on Monday in Abuja.
The Muslim Rights Concern has reacted to moves by the Christian Association of Nigeria to deploy 300 observers during the 2019 elections as well as what it termed certain subterranean manoeuvres in the political arena.
The Sultan was represented by the Emir of Keffi, Dr Shehu Chindo-Yamusa, while the President of CAN was represented by the Prelate of Methodist Church, Rev. Samuel Uche.
The incessant attacks on rural communities have entrenched mutual distrust among hitherto friendly neighbours, according to the Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria .
A statement issued by the police spokesman in the state, Yakubu Sabo, on Tuesday in Kaduna said that the decision followed a meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdulrahaman and leaders of the JNI and CAN.
CAN’s president, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, gave the congratulatory message in a statement signed by his media aide, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, on Monday in Abuja.
The fasting and prayers to be held between August 27 and August 29, 2018 is for divine protection and spiritual healing of the nation and its democracy.
The Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reiterated its call on Nigerians not to relent in their prayers for the leaders and peace of the country.