Take Leadership Beyond Party Politics – CAN Advises President Buhari
BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA – The national leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has counseled President Muhammadu Buhari to take his leadership beyond party politics.
National President of CAN, Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle, who gave the advice when he led the Executive members of the Association on a congratulatory visit to the President at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja on Friday, said having been re-elected President, he has become the President of all.
Dr. Ayokunle stressed that there is no ethnic or religious group in Nigeria where President Buhari cannot find highly qualified men and women that can be engaged to add value to his administration and help in moving the nation forward.
The CAN President also said; “This is the true and objective way in which you can give all in the country, a sense of belonging. In view of this, we urge you to see yourself as father to all by embracing all.
“We solicit for inclusiveness and fairness as you constitute your cabinet and appoint worthy Nigerians to the headship and membership of critical agencies, boards and parastatals.
The Christian Association of Nigeria, said it recognize the importance of the National Assembly to the stability and growth of the polity and therefore called for ethnic and religious balance with depth in picking the leadership of that great institution of democracy.
CAN further said; “Sir, to ensure that this happens is to remove any apprehension and suspicion harbored towards the leadership of this country.
“We equally solicit that the principle of separation of power as it is enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria would be allowed to thrive as an intrinsic aspect of modern day democracy.”
The Christian body commended President Buhari for the revival of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), and the sincere efforts of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in ensuring that the passion to build peace through NIREC becomes a reality.
Dr. Ayokunle assured President Buhari if the determination of CAN to build peace, harmony and unity in the nation as it constantly dialogue with other religious groups in the country.
He said; “This delegation has come on behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (the largest Christian Association in Africa) to congratulate you for victory and for being declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the just concluded 2019 Presidential Election in our nation.
“Our prayer for you is that God shall grant you everything it takes to perform hundred times better than your first term. We pray that your administration would lead Nigeria to become the glory and pride of the nations in Africa and a country many people would desire to be, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
“Please count on this organization as one that has the success of your administration at heart. In that respect, we would not cease in praying for you and speaking out about what is expected to be done from time to time in keeping with the Bible, the word of God.”
