http://www.newwportng.com.ng Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Kaduna state chapter has revealed that the Christian body is yet to adopt a candidate for the 2023 general elections, both at the presidency and the state level.
The CAN Chairman, Kaduna state chapter, Rev. Dr. John Joseph Hayab made this known during a special prayer/security session, held in kaduna on Sunday, said 2023 general election is very critical.
Hayab while addressing pastors and church delegates at the event, expressed that CAN remains committed to the integration of Nigeria, adding that though the association is yet to tell the Christian body who to vote, but have resolved on who the church will not vote during the exercise.
The Christian Leaders, also revealed that CAN warned the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) not to come up with the muslim-muslim ticket saga on the ground that it will further cause division among Nigerians, meanwhile the advice was neglected, hence the need for them also to arrived at the tough decision.
He said: “For now we have not conclude on who to vote. But we have concluded on who we are not going to vote. We won’t vote for muslim-muslim ticket. We warned all the political parties before now not to come up with anything that will divide the people but some of them neglected the call.
“For that reason, we have also concluded that we are not going to vote any party or candidate, that has a divisive tendency. We are going to reject same fate at the poll. Although we believed in competence but at the same time we are aware that there are competence People in every region, religion, tribe all what have you for the sake of Federal character and inclusiveness.” He said
Hayab also lamented over what he termed as prevailing insecuruty in the country, noting that the incidence is a as a result of failed governance. He said the ransom paid to criminals in the last few years is enough to construct good roads, hospitals, schools and other infrastructures, urged citizens to unite against the menace of terrorism.
“Insecuruty refused to give way despite all our plea. Some of our brethren are still in captivity with terriorists demanding huge amount of money. Terriorists are killing us like this because we have a failed government who is using propaganda to deceive the people. People are not safe everywhere in the country.
“The amount paid to these criminals in the name of ransom can construct new roads, hospitals, schools, other infrastructures for us. This is why we must sit up and make the right decision in 2023 by electing the right candidate.
“Many people are saying CAN is not a political party so we should not talk. But why won’t we talk when we are sitting on fire? Politics is all about Human being and am a human being. I was first born a human being before I became a Christian. We will work with the right people to build the country and this is our message.” Hayab added.
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