The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, says it has not compromised its stance on Muslim-Muslim ticket by the presidential candidacy of the leading All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Christian body reacted to a report making the rounds in some sections of the media which alleged that its leadership had changed its position on the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the APC after meeting with the party’s leadership.
In a statement on Monday, CAN calls on Nigerians to discountenance the story, describing the report as ridiculous, malicious, and untrue.
According to CAN, though it may not agree with every decision taken by politicians and political parties, but it respects their right to reach any conclusion on issues that affect their electoral fortunes.
Part of the statement reads; “The attention of the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has been drawn to a media report titled, ‘How Tinubu met, resolved Muslim-Muslim ticket with CAN’, which claimed that the apex Christian body has changed its position regarding the same-faith ticket.
“To say the least, the story is ridiculous, malicious, untrue and should be disregarded in its entirety by all reasonable members of the society.
“For the records, CAN took a position against the same-faith ticket imbroglio under the leadership of Rev. Dr Samson Ayokunle, its immediate past national president, and as a matter of fact, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stands on that same position.
“CAN may not agree with every decision taken by politicians and political parties, but it respects their right to reach conclusions on issues that affect their electoral fortunes so long as they accord with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the Electoral Act (2022),
“For the umpteenth time, CAN reiterates that it is non-partisan, but remains willing to partner with all leaders and other relevant stakeholders towards achieving unity, peace and progress in our nation”.
