AFRICA: NIGERIA
CAN Election: Tension mounts over alleged plan by FG to install Northern President
Ahead of the expiration of the tenure of the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor in July, tension is already mounting within the Christian community following alleged plans by President Muhammadu Buhari and All Progressive Congress, APC, to install a Northern successor.
A group of Christians under the umbrella of Christ Redeemers Union, yesterday, claimed that the Presidency was interested in CAN elections for selfish reasons. But the Presidency debunked the allegation, saying Buhari did not interfere in an internal affairs of any organisation.
Already APC, is said to be interested in sponsoring a pro-Buhari clergy from the North to avoid any radical opposition to his administration from the Christian community. This appeared to be a repeat of what transpired during the administration of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
