By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
As the 2023 General elections approaches, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN 19th Northern states and FCT , Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has said that the Northern Christians uphold the unity of Nigeria.
In a statement signed by Deputy Director/Head, Media and Public Relations NCPC , Mr. Celestine Toruka yesterday, Rev. Pam said this during a three day Prayer Summit organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN 19 Northern states and FCT, held at the Catholic Social Centre, Kaduna.
According to him, the unity which guarantees inter- faith harmony and peaceful co-existence should be the pride of the north regardless of our political leanings and affiliations.
The CAN Chairman 19 Northern states and FCT commended the leading presidential candidates for traversing the length and breathe of the country canvassing for votes from the electorates.
He urged all candidates to set their eyes on the ball by being focus and should not be distracted.
He said,” they should strive to address the issues of the economy and proffer solutions; they should shun campaign of calumny and character assassination of their opponents.”
Rev Pam cautioned that the Presidential candidates should not see the 2023 general election as a do or die affair, because power only comes from God , ass be admonished religious leaders to stand firm in the face of intimidation in this era of electioneering process.
Rev Pam said, ” We should be able to speak truth to power no matter the circumstances we find ourselves because everyone we mislead, we must answer for it someday,”
Meanwhile, some of the presidential candidates are billed to address the CAN officials on their manifestos and blueprint for the Christians in the North.
One of the highlights of the Prayer Summit was the presentation of awards to some deserving Christian leaders in the country who have contributed immensely to humanity .
Prominent among the awardees is the former Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Engr Andrew Yakubu.
The CAN Prayer Summit was attended by the Chairmen and Secretaries of the 19 Northern states including FCT.
