₦airaland Forum

Our religion and political leaders should do everything possible to support the sick, poor in the society.

God bless Nigeria.

I think he should apologize to Nigerians. He can also sell the Jet and give the money to the poor.

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 $9.3 million 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.”


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Obasanjo no dey send o......respect to you, Baba.

It is not easy for a former president to allow his son to face Boko Haram just like that.

I have been having issues with gtb atm machines, debiting my account without dispensing. I will go with stanbic or uba.

Na wa for this man u team sef.
Against Arsenal, Van Persie was playing as if Arsenal match will be his last match for man u.

GTB used to be the best bank in customer service.
I think the problem with GTB has to do with the customer base, they are finding it difficult to manage their customers effectively.

Please guyz, do not judge or condemn anybody. I think the pope has done the right thing.
May the good Lord bless him.

Igweeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Buhari again! you are going to discourage Nigerians from voting in 2015. I think APC should look for a fresh candidte if they are willing to win 2015 election. I am very sure that most Nigerians will prefer to vote for PDP instead of Buhari.

Nice one from MTN for keeping to your words....Congratulations Girl.....God bless Nigeria.

Up Vidic, a world class goal.

CORRECT NETWORK.

Arsenal..............Gunners4life.

EPL remain the best because you will enjoy watching all EPL matches,stoke vs west Ham,QPR vs Bolton etc. but in spain people usually watch only Bacelona and Real Madrid ,Bacelona vs Granada , Real Madrid vs Levante etc.

Brilla fm is the best.No story!!!

Some women make up even when their hobby is against it.I think natural beauty is ok especially for married women.

Chelsea 3 Van Persie 3 Arsenal 5, Yoriyori 4 life.

Walaha dey o, will the Super Chickens play against Ghana on tuesday.

Concrete (Agege Bread and Beans)

I only listen to sport radio when driving.

FIFA's ethics committee Sunday suspended two men, one of whom had been the sole challenger to the association's president until earlier in the day.

The committee cleared FIFA President Sepp Blatter who, like the other two, had been called into question at Sunday's ethics hearing, which centered on a bribery allegation.

"All charges were dismissed in full" against the Swiss national, who has led FIFA since 1998 and is now set to win another term as the lone contestant in Wednesday's FIFA presidential election, the FIFA statement said.

FIFA Vice President Jack Warner and executive committee member Mohamed Bin Hammam will not be part of the process, following their suspensions Sunday from taking part in any football-related activities.

I think Naija companies should start something like this to support the youth.Nice one MTN,you are 2 much.

Liverpool 0 Arsenal 1

Liverpool 2 Manchester City 2, Can Rafa Benitez salvage Liverpool's season and get them into the Champions League again next year?

Wande coallll, you are the best.

Man of great words, May your gentle soul rest in peace.

I think we should allow wenger to decide,he is a good manager.

Sayid is the man.I can't wait for season 4,