In line with the constitution that established the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, the body’s National Assembly, yesterday, ratified the re-election of Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor to pilot the affairs of the umbrella body of Christians in the country for the next three years.
This is just as the re-elected boss called for a review of understanding of Christianity in the country.
In May, a five-member electoral committee, headed by the Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, NCPC, Mr. John Opara announced the incumbent president, Pastor Oritsejafor as winner, having polled 80 votes.
His only opponent and the President/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Baptist Convention, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, got four votes.
Other officers are expected to be appointed in due course in accordance with the constitution of the august body.
Asked by reporters for his response to the recent reports of a ceasefire between the Federal Government and the Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, the returning CAN National President made it clear that he is not averse to such moves by government.
He said: “In the past we have read about some of the factional leaders denying ever reaching any agreement with people who had claimed to negotiate on behalf of government.”
According to him, governance is all about transparency, adding that there will not be misgivings among Nigerians if government officials put their cards on the table for every Nigerian to appreciate what they are doing.
He also urged the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to leave Christian religious bodies alone, arguing that churches were registered under Act C, which is for non-governmental organisations, while CBN’s demand is for Act F, which obtains for business organisations.
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