The Chairman of Borno State, Christians Association (CAN), Bishop Mohammed Naga has commended the selection of former governor of the state, Senator Kashim Shettima as the Vice Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2023 Election.

The selection of Shettima, a Muslim from the North East to run on the presidential ticket of the APC with another Muslim, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu from the South West has been greeted with mixed reactions.

This would be the first time a major party would follow the footstep of Social Democratic Party’s Muslim/Muslim ticket of MKO Abiola/Babagana Kingibe which was the election the 1993 Presidential election that was notoriously annulled by the military.

Bishop Naga, in a statement on Monday said the Christian community in Borno State have never had a better deal than under Shettima who was at the helm in the state between 2011 and 2019.

Naga, who described Shettima as a compassionate leader, said: “My brothers, those who are not from Borno State may not know, but you and I know better. In the history of Borno State, there is no Governor that has been fair to the Christian Community in this State as much as Governor Kashim Shettima. I am saying this in the presence of God Almighty and this is nothing but the truth. Governor Shettima, in the history of Borno, is the only Governor that has sponsored highest number of Christian Pilgrims every year since 2011.

“I am speaking boldly without fear or favour because as CAN Chairman I do not receive salary or kobo from Government or any institution, but the facts need to be told. This Governor has shown compassion to the Christian Community.”

He added that: “For example, when Gwoza people were driven from their ancestral homes, they fled to Maiduguri, and the Governor personally came to CAN Centre in Jerusalem ward two times in June and July 2014. He gave N10 million for their upkeep at first instance, but the victims were not many. By the end of October 2014, the IDPs from Gwoza increased to 42,000 in that camp alone. Governor Shettima came again and gave another N10 million. He also gave additional N5 million for Christians from Borno who fled to Cameroon to be returned home.

“He gave another N5 million for non-indigenes who fled to Cameroon to come back to Nigeria.”

Naga said: “The Governor even directed the Borno State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA to be supplying food directly to the IDPs under the Christian leadership. In fact, the Governor insisted that he wanted Christian IDPs to stay together with their Muslim counterparts in various designated IDP camps here in Maiduguri but we the leaders felt it wise to separate Christian IDP’S to avoid frictions between displaced persons dealing with trauma.”

The clergyman said: “Sincerely speaking as a Christian and a preacher, absolutely I have nothing to fear about Asiwaju’s picking a Muslim as his running mate, because he’s not a religious bigot and I’m happy he has made his mind known to the public in the person of his preferred running mate.

He added that: “Seeing another Presidential candidate applauding him is a plus for him and supporters of Asiwaju.
Congratulations to the awaiting president and vice president.”

Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri

https://www.arise.tv/borno-can-applauds-selection-of-shettima-as-tinubus-running-mate/amp/

Mynd44 Lalasticlala Seun

So a terrorist is the head of CAN in bornu?

Lol

What did you expect, you want them to kick against it, so
that the commander of Boko Haram will use his terrorists to
finish the minority Christians in Borno.

Hnnnnm

MadamVanessa:




What did you expect, you want them to kick against it, so
that the commander of Boko Haram will use his terrorists to
finish the minority Christians in Borno.

May your wailing days on nairaland be long

Abeg he is bishop of which denomination, I wan check something

For saving his own Life

Good for them, they can see more IPOB and saint Obi people

APC have no regard or respect for others in a multi ethnic/multi religious society.

APC Is an ISLAMIC PROJECT.
This is an ISLAMIC AGENDA and they are testing the waters with this. Next they will introduce SHARIA LAW into Nigeria.

Look at the outcome of the APC Muslim- Muslim sample goverment in Kaduna state. the result is one of the most terrorized state in Nigeria.

APC Party = The Real terrorists and their sponsors. They came to steal, to kill and to destroy.

This Devilish evil party and the BATs wants to set this country on fire.

OP is confused!

Get your PVC ready pleeeaaase...
THE LABOUR OF OUR HEROES PAST SHALL NOT BE IN VAIN!....
Pinned emphasis on the word Labour
I'm sure the word is gradually playing a role on the political party called Labour Party

We need vote in all leadership positions young visionary leaders come next year and most importantly vote out both APC & PDP alike.



@Seniorwriter

He will soon be forced to resign his position

AwaLokan:
The Chairman of Borno State, Christians Association (CAN), Bishop Mohammed Naga has commended the selection of former governor of the state, Senator Kashim Shettima as the Vice Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2023 Election.

The selection of Shettima, a Muslim from the North East to run on the presidential ticket of the APC with another Muslim, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu from the South West has been greeted with mixed reactions.

This would be the first time a major party would follow the footstep of Social Democratic Party’s Muslim/Muslim ticket of MKO Abiola/Babagana Kingibe which was the election the 1993 Presidential election that was notoriously annulled by the military.

Bishop Naga, in a statement on Monday said the Christian community in Borno State have never had a better deal than under Shettima who was at the helm in the state between 2011 and 2019.

Naga, who described Shettima as a compassionate leader, said: “My brothers, those who are not from Borno State may not know, but you and I know better. In the history of Borno State, there is no Governor that has been fair to the Christian Community in this State as much as Governor Kashim Shettima. I am saying this in the presence of God Almighty and this is nothing but the truth. Governor Shettima, in the history of Borno, is the only Governor that has sponsored highest number of Christian Pilgrims every year since 2011.

“I am speaking boldly without fear or favour because as CAN Chairman I do not receive salary or kobo from Government or any institution, but the facts need to be told. This Governor has shown compassion to the Christian Community.”

He added that: “For example, when Gwoza people were driven from their ancestral homes, they fled to Maiduguri, and the Governor personally came to CAN Centre in Jerusalem ward two times in June and July 2014. He gave N10 million for their upkeep at first instance, but the victims were not many. By the end of October 2014, the IDPs from Gwoza increased to 42,000 in that camp alone. Governor Shettima came again and gave another N10 million. He also gave additional N5 million for Christians from Borno who fled to Cameroon to be returned home.

“He gave another N5 million for non-indigenes who fled to Cameroon to come back to Nigeria.”

Naga said: “The Governor even directed the Borno State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA to be supplying food directly to the IDPs under the Christian leadership. In fact, the Governor insisted that he wanted Christian IDPs to stay together with their Muslim counterparts in various designated IDP camps here in Maiduguri but we the leaders felt it wise to separate Christian IDP’S to avoid frictions between displaced persons dealing with trauma.”

The clergyman said: “Sincerely speaking as a Christian and a preacher, absolutely I have nothing to fear about Asiwaju’s picking a Muslim as his running mate, because he’s not a religious bigot and I’m happy he has made his mind known to the public in the person of his preferred running mate.

He added that: “Seeing another Presidential candidate applauding him is a plus for him and supporters of Asiwaju.
Congratulations to the awaiting president and vice president.”

Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri

https://www.arise.tv/borno-can-applauds-selection-of-shettima-as-tinubus-running-mate/amp/

Mynd44 Lalasticlala Seun

All I see is Nepotism, this section of CAN is not considering either is Muslim-muslim ticket, they are contented as far is there son.

Same thing in the east, from years now the east has been voting for their candidate wether he will win or loose they don't care, that's trbalism/nepotism.

Same in the North, but in the west here we are always divided for credible, competent candidate.

For this ...pls let's change this idea

Foolish applause. The same Shettima that fought tooth, hand and nails with Jonathan for coming hard on Boko Haram.

goatandyam:
So a terrorist is the head of CAN in bornu?

Lol

This is it again! If you're not interested in what the CAN chairman said, you should have just neglected it rather than calling him a terrorist. If he should've condemned that, you would still be the one calling him a saint. Our Nigeria problem is big!

Divided CAN

Yamiriflathead:

May your wailing days on nairaland be long

After Tinubu's eight years, power will return North for another eight years., After that, the South South or Middle Belt would have it for eight years, and then North again for another eight.

Put that all together, you've got 32 years, before the East has any real chance of smelling it. That's over three decades of wailing.

When a person or group of people values and exalts Nepotism over their Faith, this is the kind of statements that you would hear from them .

But Nigerian Christians are not stupid and would vote against this Evil Muslim-Muslim Ticket.

Enough is Enough: APC must Go

omenka:
After Tinubu's eight years, power will return North for another eight years., After that, the South South or Middle Belt would have it for eight years, and then North again for another eight.

Put that all together, you've got 32 years, before the East has any real chance of smelling it. That's over three decades of wailing.

trash

Is okay. Borno is never a PDP stronghold. Tinubu will lose d south,his own domain to PDP,while atiku will drag the north with him. The swings states which have many Christians like taraba,adamawa,plateau,Benue and bauchi are going to PDP.

Tinubu no do d calculation well. A northern Christian could have make him win d south and evn win the swing states and some northern key states like katsina. Many Pentecostal Christians who re pro tinubu will surely hv a rethink on this muslim muslim ticket.

The fear of Boko Haram and ISWAP

omenka:
After Tinubu's eight years, power will return North for another eight years., After that, the South South or Middle Belt would have it for eight years, and then North again for another eight.

Put that all together, you've got 32 years, before the East has any real chance of smelling it. That's over three decades of wailing.

CHISOS
U wicked gan
Sorry for Ipob small na

Yamiriflathead:


CHISOS
U wicked gan
Sorry for Ipob small na

I no send dem.

grogolin:
Foolish applause. The same Shettima that fought tooth, hand and nails with Jonathan for coming hard on Boko Haram.

You are a liar. Shetima made life hell for Jonathan because Jonathan was laid back and refusing to help. He kept going to Abuja to demand for weapons and more personnel. He and his wife used to cry on live TV about the plight of their people in the hands of Boko Haram. You are pathetic liar. We still remember. We are not dumb.

I can't believe this is coming from someone who says he is a christian

omenka:
I no send dem.

shatap
hahahahaha

omenka:
I no send dem.

Wehdone sir

Asiwaju on point to re-enact history. Asiwaju-Shettima is a sure victory.
God bless Nigeria.

Ok. Time will tell.