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Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 10:14am On Sep 30, 2014 |
Oritsejafor breaks silence on $9.3m arms deal BY NOAH EBIJE, KADUNA ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 · COVER, NATIONAL … Says, ‘I couldn’t have offended Jesus Christ’ President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor yesterday broke his silence on the controversy surrounding the confiscated $9.3 million by South Africa, involving his private jet, saying he had no hand in the alleged money laundering deal.Oritsejafor, who spoke during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of CAN at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, regretted that there had been attempts in the media to link him with the incident by mischievous elements, adding that he had kept quiet all the while because he needed to explain his position to the church, which was his primary constituency. In his address at the meeting, copies of which were emailed to journalists in Kaduna, the CAN president, who had come under attacks over the incident, said he was not a party to the movement of $9.3million from Nigeria to South Africa to purchase arms and ammunition. His words: “I wish to assure you that I will not do anything to tarnish the image of Jesus Christ or compromise the divine standard of the church. As you are all aware, the media had been awash in the past few days in an unfortunate incident involving the movement of funds from Nigeria to South Africa. In the unfortunate news reports, attempts have been made to link me directly with the transaction. “So far, I have refrained from making any direct public response pending the time that I would have briefed the leaders of the church and explain my position on the issues to them. I believe that the primary institution that I owe any explanation to, is the church. “At the risk of being seen to be defending myself, I wish to confirm to the distinguished leaders of the church that the Bombardier Challenger 601 aircraft in question is mine. Members of our congregation and ministry partners worldwide presented the aircraft to me as a gift at the 40th anniversary of my call into the ministry. “May I be permitted to stress that the aircraft was not given to me by the president of Nigeria, neither was it a settlement for any political favour or patronage. ” Pastor Oritsejafor declared: “The president of Nigeria has nothing to do with the gift of the aircraft. By the way, I still wonder why all those saying this, still cannot come out to show proof; so that the matter can be put to rest once and for all. Let me say that this might be an issue of the courts in the near future. ” Explaining the circumstances that led to the involvement of his aircraft, the CAN president said: “In order to ameliorate the cost of maintenance of the aircraft, I sought and got permit to allow the aircraft fly in and out of Nigeria. Based on this, I leased the aircraft on August 2, 2014 to a company to run it. It was the lessee that entered into an agreement with the people who carried out the transfer of funds. Having leased the aircraft to the Green Coast Produce Company Limited, any transaction undertaken with the aircraft can no longer be attached to me. “Inasmuch as I am shocked and distressed by the incident, I wish to appeal to Christians in Nigeria to remember that a war has been waged against the Nigerian church. This war is being fought on many fronts and this unfortunate incident is another dimension in the assault against the church. “It is clear that those who manipulated this conspiracy, desire to create a schism in the church. The media hype and the deliberate distortion of information that followed it confirmed that forces that desperately desire to cause division and disunity in the church are at work. Even the devil knows that a house that is divided cannot stand. “As Christians, we need unity in the church now more than ever. We are witnessing inhuman attacks by religious extremists against Christians in the northern part of the country, while Christian infrastructure is being destroyed in hundreds. “If we permit the enemy to divide us, our chances of corporate survival shall be severely threatened. “Distinguished leaders of the church, please permit me to state clearly before God and before all of you here present today, that I am not a party to the movement of $9.3 million from Nigeria to South Africa to purchase arms and ammunition. I am not part of the deal. I know nothing about it. ” He appealed to heads of blocs that constitute CAN and heads of denominations and Christian leaders at different levels and spheres of influence, to use their good offices to caution and control their subordinates and followers from making public statements that would further polarise the church and strengthen the arms of the enemies of the church. ” Quoting Matthew Chapter 18 verses 15 to 20, Oritsejafor said: “If I offend you or it is you that offended me, instead of talking to media, let us talk to each other within the house of God. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 10:24am On Sep 30, 2014 |
sir u've said it all, and we believe u I am eagerly awaiting wat d NL wing of catolics av to say about this. 5 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by jideomowunmi(f): 10:58am On Sep 30, 2014 |
All man for himself...and nobody is waging a war against d churches...dis is an individual ish..deal with it on ur own...I dont kno why d Christians get there selves involve wit politics in d first place...Jesus never did while He was on earth... ...just saying tho.. 8 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by iahmed(m): 11:13am On Sep 30, 2014 |
i'll be back! |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by Segadem(m): 11:32am On Sep 30, 2014 |
alcoholic: sir u've said it all, and we believe uI'm very sure this will not make front page. Journalism in Nigeria is one sided. 3 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by CrinkumCrankum: 11:37am On Sep 30, 2014 |
Segadem: I'm very sure this will not make front page. Lets wait and see if it will not make front page..... 1 Like |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by desgiezd(m): 12:25pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
alcoholic: This really got to me. I believe you, but please, sir, do not be too close to politicains, they have a way of messing up messengers of God. 4 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 12:30pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
jideomowunmi: All man for himself...and nobody is waging a war against d churches...dis is an individual ish..deal with it on ur own...I dont kno why d Christians get there selves involve wit politics in d first place...Jesus never did while He was on earth... ...just saying tho.. so ur nt aware dere is a war, this is d problem wit nigerian christains especially d catolics, keep allowing urself to be brainwashed by ur cardinals, until d war is at ur door step. 4 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by barthchuks(m): 12:41pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
nobody expected him to admit to his involvement whether willingly or unwillingly 1 Like |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by Nobody: 12:47pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
nobody xpect u to say u knw abt it. by d way u hav bin usin d jet since 2012 but decided to commercialise it august 2014 and d followin month arms deal saga. coincedence or wat? to me d commercialisation of d jet was diversionary to allow bling pastor to b able to deny involvment incase d deal fails. gullible xcuse, I stil blv dat is d way d insurgents ar bein armed. shameful 1 Like |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 12:49pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
barthchuks: nobody expected him to admit to his involvement whether willingly or unwillinglyso wat were u expectin frm him if i may ask? 2 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by barthchuks(m): 12:54pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
alcoholic:to say what he just said, nothing more. have I cleared your doubt now? |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by OrlandoOwoh(m): 12:59pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
The issue on ground has gone beyond what just CAN can discuss, it should be left for our conventional courts. |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 1:01pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
barthchuks: to say what he just said, nothing more. have I cleared your doubt now?no sir, u wanted him to tel d public dat he was involved rite? 3 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by huptin(m): 1:06pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
I hate people that try to whip religious and tribal sentiments to defend themselves, it is a sign of extreme cowardice, my dear pastor, you have tried well enough to present the facts within your disposal to the best of your ability, why the we versus them sentiment? Who is waging a war against the church? Your Jet was involved in an unfortunate illicit weapon smuggling incident, dont you think the people deserve a good explanation? Will it be too much to present hard evidence to clear all doubts? Jesus christ was accused of worse things, did he declare a war? You can't talk like the devil, walk like the devil,dress like the devil and claim to be a follower of christ. 10 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 1:14pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
Punkinmusty: nobody xpect u to say u knw abt it. by d way u hav bin usin d jet since 2012 but decided to commercialise it august 2014 and d followin month arms deal saga. coincedence or wat? to me d commercialisation of d jet was diversionary to allow bling pastor to b able to deny involvment incase d deal fails. gullible xcuse, I stil blv dat is d way d insurgents ar bein armed. shamefulsometimes being educated can make issues look harder than it seems, y are u complicating issues for urself, ur understandin does corolates wit d issue at hand, or are u jux insinuating,? 3 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by barthchuks(m): 1:15pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
alcoholic:if he is involved, don't you think I am right. Am not saying that he is or isn't involved but by the way things are going-by in this country, I'l never expect anybody including you to admit to an allegation even if such allegation is true to the core |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 1:27pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
barthchuks: if he is involved, don't you think I am right. hw can u tell his involvement witout any evidence to show, an allegation is only valid and true if u av substantial evidence which in this case has nt being provided, wat we are seeing is a wel orchestrated propangada to draw d repetation of an individual to d mud, it is an unfounded allegation wit no root. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by Nobody: 1:32pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
He has said he knows nothing about the money for arms deal, I chose to believe him until I can be convinced to the contrary. 4 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 2:15pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
CrinkumCrankum: were are d mods, if its a tread to bash d CAN president, i would imagine by now it would be on front page, d mods should do d needful so as to clear d air on this issue. 3 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by Resilence(m): 3:27pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
sir u are so onpoint, every well meaning nigerian knws is all a conspiracy to bring u and CAN down 3 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 3:44pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
Resilence: sir u are so onpoint, every well meaning nigerian knws is all a conspiracy to bring u and CAN downisnt it obvious, wit d way d media took d whole story, u would tink d man of God was in d plane wit d cash wen it was impounded., i fear journalism in nigeria 4 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by Nobody: 4:02pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
The war against Christians in Nigeria and the world at large by Muslim extremist didn't start today, they are bitter that their plans has never worked so far as they expected and the major aim of these plan is to islamize Nigeria and Nigerian Christians are the only people blocking the Muslims extremist from achieving their aims. They have brought this war on different fonts, they have sponsored books and video recordings containing so called spiritual revelations where someone comes out to claim he/she died and resurrected and he saw Jesus telling him/her that Rev uma ukpai and Dr Kumuyi will all go to hell. They have devised lots and lots of mean to discredit Christianity but we are not shaken because despite the fact that there are fake men that claims they work for God, the word of God has never changed and everything we need is contained in the bible. They have killed us, bombed our place of worship, desecrated our holy places in Nigeria and all over the world, yet we remain unshaken, what else can they do? Nuke the Christians? which is impossible without nuking themselves too. 4 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by Resilence(m): 4:27pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
alcoholic: journalism in nigeria is total crap, d other day they were taking bribe frm TB joshua so as to twist d actual news, its really mind buglling 2 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by Resilence(m): 5:05pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
gboss4sure: The war against Christians in Nigeria and the world at large by Muslim extremist didn't start today, they are bitter that their plans has never worked so far as they expected and the major aim of these plan is to islamize Nigeria and Nigerian Christians are the only people blocking the Muslims extremist from achieving their aims. and some catolics will come here and tell u is a peaceful co-existence, it baffles me dat many christains dnt knw we are at war, it is all about survival of d fitest wen it comes to religeous issues in dis country, we can and we wont sit back to allow nigeria be islamatize, we d christain must understnd this, cos d earlier we do d better our chances of survival 2 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by jideomowunmi(f): 12:45am On Oct 01, 2014 |
alcoholic: For ur info...I ain't a catholic and nobody is waging any war here and am equally a christian too...wa am saying is..once u r called into d ministry..face God and ignore distractions...Jesus wasn't part of d politicians while He was on earth..he basically preached d Good news and went ahead with miracles and not going ahead to wine and dine wit pontius pilate & Co...there is an issue dat needs to be ironed out...lets face it squarely and not turn it all around in d name of religion...shikena... 3 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by timilehing(m): 1:08am On Oct 01, 2014 |
Oritsejafor, why always you?? |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by Resilence(m): 9:18am On Oct 01, 2014 |
alcoholic: jideomowunmi: were in d bible was it said dat christains shuldnt participate in politics, are we nt supose to be guilded by d law of d land, if yes, isnt it imperative that we monitor the sets of individuals who are in the biz of making d laws, or ur sayin we should fold our hands and allow radical individuals to create laws that eventually creates an hostile environment to worship or practice wat u beleive, I wonder were u got that orientation frm, tins doesnt work like dat, even d bible av somtin to say about dat,..'the kingdom of God suffers violence and d violent taketh it by force', enough said. 2 Likes |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 9:37am On Oct 01, 2014 |
jideomowunmi: my dear start bileving it, there is a war, frm tym immemorial the church has always waged wars, just that the present war is being fought on a conventional platform, but make no mistake about it, there is a war and earlier we accept our fate as christains in nigeria d better our chances of survival. 1 Like |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by Resilence(m): 9:48am On Oct 01, 2014 |
I wanna use this medium to wish all Nigerians a very happy independence celebration and we pray dat by this tym next year, we shall be celebrating the total anihalation of this present bokoharam insurgency in our country God bless nairaland for given us a platform to make ourselves heard and God bless Nigeria |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by alcoholic(m): 10:13am On Oct 01, 2014 |
Resilence: I wanna use this medium to wish all Nigerians a very happy independence celebration so onpoint bro, i wish u same. |
Re: Oritsejafor Breaks Silence On $9.3m Arms Deal Saga. by Resilence(m): 10:19am On Oct 01, 2014 |
alcoholic: arent we celedratin it? |
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