In line with the constitution that established the Christian
Association of Nigeria, CAN, the body's National Assembly, yesterday,
ratified the re-election of Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor to pilot the
affairs of the umbrella body of Christians in the country for the next
three years.
This is just as the re-elected boss called for a review of
understanding of Christianity in the country.
In May, a five-member electoral committee, headed by the Executive
Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, NCPC, Mr. John
Opara announced the incumbent president, Pastor Oritsejafor as winner,
having polled 80 votes.
His only opponent and the President/Chief Executive Officerof Nigeria
Baptist Convention, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, got four votes.
Other officers are expected to be appointed in due course in
accordance with the constitution of the august body.
Asked by reporters for his response to the recent reports of a
ceasefire between the Federal Government and the Islamist militant
group, Boko Haram, the returning CAN National President made it clear
that he is not averse to such moves by government.
He said: "In the past we have read about some of the factional leaders
denying ever reaching any agreement with people who had claimed to
negotiate on behalf of government."
According to him, governance is all about transparency, adding that
there will not be misgivings among Nigerians if government officials
put their cards on the table for every Nigerian to appreciate what
they are doing.
He also urged the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to leave Christian religious bodies alone,
arguing that churches were registered under Act C, which is for
non-governmental organisations, while CBN's demand is for Act F, which
obtains for businessorganisations.
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