From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated Rev. Daniel Okoh, on his emergence as the president of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Rev. Okoh was elected to succeed Rev. Samson Olusupo Ayokunle, upon completion of his tenure as head of CAN.
Reacting to Okoh’s election, Tinubu described the General Superintendent of Christ Holy Church, as a worthy successor to Rev. Ayokunle, whose tenure characterised exceptional commitment, principle and wisdom. The former Lagos State governor further declared that Nigeria can only expect nothing but inspired and enlightened leadership from Rev. Okoh.
“CAN is one of the most important organisations in the nation. Not only does it seek the betterment of the Christian community in Nigeria, its moral force and standing benefit all Nigerians as we seek to establish a just and compassionate society, where people of all faiths and beliefs live and work together in peace and harmony.
“As a nation, we are in a critical moment where misguided and terrible actors attempt to destroy social harmony and reign violence on us all. These awful forces seek to stoke religious and ethnic divisions in hope of pitting Nigerian brother against Nigerian brother.
“Decent and good Nigerians of all faiths must ally again such designs. While we may not agree on everything, all well-meaning Nigerians agree that we must live in peace, must respect and honor our diversity and eschew violence and hatred.
“We are grateful that CAN as an organisation embodies these and other principles that reflect the values and virtues of Christ. We are glad that the new President of CAN, Rev. Okoh, is a humane and kind soul, who has dedicated his life to the betterment of his fellow man and is a person who will work with leaders of other faiths and beliefs to anneal the bonds of unity, inter-religious understanding and tolerance while advocating for the benefits of democratic good governance for all Nigerians regardless of creed or belief systems.”