The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed all churches in Nigeria to advise their members to vote against presidential candidates who have been linked to hard drugs, Boko Haram, corruption or any violent religious groups before.

This was disclosed in a circular which emanated from the Political and Strategy Committee of CAN and was sent to all churches in Nigeria.

According to the circular, titled “2023 General Elections; Whom To Vote For,” CAN enumerated qualities that the presidential candidate must possess and the policies that should either be implemented or rejected.

Among the qualities CAN said Christians should look out for in a candidate are honesty, truthfulness, respect for the rule of law, respect for religious and ethnic diversity, compassion, disciplined and credibility.

The body said the candidate must not be a member of any cult, and must not have any involvement with drugs, witchcraft, Boko Haram or any violent religious group.

CAN said the candidate is required to have performed excellently in previous positions, must have good education sufficient to manage a complex society, and have effective management skills of human and natural resources.

The circular reads: "Offices must be shared fairly to every section of Nigeria. There must be equal ethnic and religious representation in military and security agencies. We say no to the RUGA settlement policy and yes to ranching. There should be education and free healthcare for all Nigerians including almajiris.

We reject open grazing, rather, there should be modernisation of animal husbandry, local control of economy including waters, rivers and forests. Everyone should control what we have.

“The candidate must not be a member of any cult, must have no involvement in drugs and witchcraft, no fanaticism, no relationship to Boko Haram or other violent religious groups. The person must have quality performance in previous positions, good education sufficient to manage a complex society, effective management of human and natural resources.

The person must have the ability to envision transformation, ability to communicate the vision to diverse peoples, ability to effectively effect the vision of transformation, must be in good health, sound mind and physical fitness for the job.”

igbotormentor:
Which CAN? I am sure this another IPOB miscreants upper iweka news using CAN to spread their nonsense.

Qtrpst4:
So you just opened an account to be typing rubbish bah

ElSudani:
If true, then we should now consider CAN a political party.
I am a Christian but I don't think religion should be mixed with politics.

igbotormentor:
Which CAN? I am sure this another IPOB miscreants upper iweka news using CAN to spread their nonsense.

ElSudani:
If true, then we should now consider CAN a political party.
I am a Christian but I don't think religion should be mixed with politics.

yomi961:
anybody can be a Christian online.
But anyone who is a true Christian agrees with the leadership of can

Eniitankorede:
Peter Obi is well documented drug addict and junky in university. He served in government that admitted Boko Haram was part of their government. He belongs to Olumba. But who is the CAN of worms for God sake?

ElSudani:
If true, then we should now consider CAN a political party.
I am a Christian but I don't think religion should be mixed with politics.

ElSudani:


I don't have to proof my faith to you or anyone. I just wrote that to provide a context.
Religious fanatism has no place in Christianity. If CAN wants to become a political party then they should be prepared to take whatever is coming their way.

ElSudani:


I don't have to proof my faith to you or anyone. I just wrote that to provide a context.
Religious fanatism has no place in Christianity. If CAN wants to become a political party then they should be prepared to take whatever is coming their way.

ElSudani:


I don't have to proof my faith to you or anyone. I just wrote that to provide a context.
Religious fanatism has no place in Christianity. If CAN wants to become a political party then they should be prepared to take whatever is coming their way.

PaChukwudi44:

So you mean CAN should direct christians to vote for drug barons and Boko Haram sponsors?

PaChukwudi44:

Bros what exactly is wrong with the communique? Are you supporting the election of drug barons and Boko Haram sponsors?

ahuja12:
Lol

ElSudani:


I don't have to proof my faith to you or anyone. I just wrote that to provide a context.
Religious fanatism has no place in Christianity. If CAN wants to become a political party then they should be prepared to take whatever is coming their way.