CAN Denies Diverting Relief Funds For Persecuted Northern Christians

The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN says it has never received any fund or diverted funds meant for the relief of persecuted Christains in Northern Nigeria.

CAN President Most Reverend Daniel Okoh who expressed concern over series of false and defamatory claims alleging a division within the Association along Northern and Southern lines said all the allegations are entirely false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading.

According to him, the association has neither received nor managed any such relief funds as alleged saying CAN remains one united and indivisible body with no division within its structure.

“Any suggestion to the contrary is false and should be disregarded.”

“CAN continues to work in unity with Christian leaders across all regions of Nigeria, with a steadfast commitment to peace, accountability, and the welfare of all believers, especially those affected by insecurity.”

“We also note, with concern, the unwarranted references to respected Christian leaders; Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Bishop David Oyedepo, and Pastor William Kumuyi, in a manner capable of misleading the faithful and inflaming unnecessary tensions.”

The CAN President however warned that the Association will not tolerate the spread of falsehood or any attempt to malign the Church.

“Accordingly, we issue a firm and final caution to Rev. Isaac Omolehin and any other individuals or groups who misuse their platforms to disseminate unverified or defamatory claims: desist immediately. Failure to do so will compel the Association to take all necessary steps, including legal action, to protect its integrity and that of the Christian community.”

He urged the public, the media, and the international community to disregard these false claims and rely only on verified information from official CAN channels.”

“The Christian Association of Nigeria remains steadfast in its commitment to truth, unity, accountability, and service to all Nigeria.”