CAN calls for unity among Churches to resist alleged efforts to islamise Nigeria
CAN calls for unity among Churches to resist alleged efforts to islamise Nigeria
In response to purported attempts to Islamise Nigeria, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on churches nationwide to band together.
When a team from the College of Bishops, a branch of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, paid a courtesy call on the leadership of the umbrella organization for Christians, Bishop Chris Nyong, Chairman of CAN in Akwa Ibom State, made the call.
During his speech, Nyong voiced alarm about what he called serious efforts to turn Nigeria into a country with a majority of Muslims. He raised concerns about the possible danger to Nigeria’s religious diversity by citing other nations where comparable initiatives have been successful.
“Country like Turkey, Morocco, etc, were originally Christian countries but today they have all been Islamised. It should not be so in Nigeria.
“It is very important for all followers of the Lord Jesus Christ to come together to resist moves by certain power groups to Islamise Nigeria, which is a secular state, and it must remain that way.
“His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star seems to have been standing alone. We all should come together to resist these moves.
“Everyone has the fundamental human rights to worship what he believes in.
“The body of Christians in Nigeria should join forces to promote love, peace and greater unity of Nigeria”, he stressed.
Nyong urged Christians to avoid acrimony, hatred, and division, stressing the importance of unity within the faith.
In response, the Dean of the BCS College of Bishops, The Patriarch Shepherd Bassey Imowo, praised CAN for its efforts in advancing Christianity.
Imowo also called on everyone to embrace love and forgiveness, highlighting that love has the power to overcome all challenges.
