CAN Calls on Churches to Thwart Alleged Attempts to Islamise Nigeria

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged all churches to unite in resisting alleged efforts to Islamize Nigeria.

Speaking over the weekend, the Chairman of CAN in Akwa Ibom State, Bishop Chris Nyong, made the call during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the College of Bishops, a branch of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.

Nyong claimed there were significant attempts to transform Nigeria into a Muslim nation, citing examples of countries where similar efforts had 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.

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“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 encouraged Christians to reject acrimony, hatred, and division.

In response, the Dean of the BCS College of Bishops, The Patriarch, Shepherd Bassey Imowo, praised CAN for its efforts in advancing Christianity.

Imowo urged everyone to embrace love and forgiveness, stressing that love triumphs over all challenges.

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