Crisis is brewing in the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, as members from the Niger Delta, under the aegis of Global Peace Relief Initiative, led by Prophet Jones Erue, yesterday, faulted President of the association, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, over what they described as the unacceptable comments made against them, following their attempts to reconcile the G-7 governors with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
In a statement by Prophet Erue, the Niger Delta pastors described Oritsejafor's comment to the effect that CAN was apolitical, as laughable, accusing the CAN President of getting involved in politics of calumny and name dropping.
They said that they might not be as rich as the CAN President or own a private jet, but were men of integrity.
The statement said: "We are disappointed that a leader could sit and watch his two children fight while the rest of us suffer only to come and blackmail those who take their time to seek solutions to the crisis." They warned that no amount of blackmail or intimidation would deter them from the noble mission of rescuing the country from imminent collapse.
"It is surprising that Pst Ayo Oritsejafor, the CAN president will handle issues of immense gravity and national importance hastily, with levity and without discretion. The first and easiest thing to know about a man is his name; it is a pity that the CAN president does not know the name of the group of clerics he is addressing nor their affiliates.
"Expecting him to have minimal knowledge on what they stand for, will be tantamount to exerting too much pressure on his aging gray matter. We are begging his aides and personal assistants to do their job well and stop exposing this great man of God to disrepute.
"These eminent clerics and their affiliate, Global Peace and Relief Initiative have taken on a laudable project of consulting across all interest group and stakeholders concerning the Nigerian project. Nigeria is the only country we can call our own and as fathers we cannot fold our hands and watch intolerance and impunity destroy our nation.
"To place the records straight, we have not made promises to any persons and we have not used the name of CAN, we have an affiliate whose mission and vision best defines our activity. We are noble men and do not rail accusation on authorities.
"It is a pity that the handlers of the CAN president have allowed miscreants, to drag him into a show of shame, misinformed the press and over laboured the corporate affairs commission with a futile search.
"If we may ask, whose registration were they authenticating? A group they barely know its name? This is a faith based Non Governmental Organisation, NGO, with memberships spread across the nation. Our main business is advocacy, conflict prevention/ resolution and facilitation of peace projects whether individual, group, organisation or government. We create a good soil for developmental projects and people oriented policies to thrive
"For the CAN president to say CAN is apolitical is laughable, as the same president is involved in politics of calumny and name dropping. "The CAN's statement as reported by the media does not represent the facts on ground but a mere imagination. Calling names at this critical period of the nation's political development does not represent the responsibility expected of a great leader of Pastor Ayo Oritsejeafor's capacity"
"We want to place it on record that the Bishops and Clerics in this body may not own private jets but are men of unquestionable character, dependable leaders, and stewards of peace and holders of reputable degrees. The leader of this group Prophet Jones Ode Erue is a highly respected both in political and religious circles. Many people have benefited from the peace initiatives by this great icon since 2002 till date.
"When men lack purpose and relevance, rather than encourage others with vision and purpose they become detractors of good and well meaning Nigerians. " We are disappointed that a leader could sit and fold his hands and watch his two children fight while the rest of us suffer only to come and blackmail those who take their time to seek solutions to the crisis.
The forum wishes to state emphatically that no amount of cheap blackmail or intimidation can deter it from this noble mission to rescue the country from the imminent collapse which can be averted. "We are duty bound to restore peace and unity to our dear country, Nigeria.
" We will continue with the ongoing consultation with all stake holders in the task of putting Nigeria back to the road, to national unity and development" stated.
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Well said CAN is supposed to be apolitical as a matter of fact but its unfortunate that for pecuniary and other unchristianly reasons the leadership of this revered association has drag its name and what it represent to the mud. Pastor oritsejaforn is supposed to be neutral on state matters like his predecessor rather than being biased and ethnocentric. It appalling, really...
ReplyDeleteYour mission is indeed noble, carry on, people will like to distract you, because they lack vision, mission initiation becomes difficult; but ready to usurp another persons initiatives to obtain credits. Act in the name of Almighty God and you shall be rewarded accordingly!
ReplyDeleteEvery body knows dat the CAN president is part of the ruling PDP and can do any thing to seek for their favor. We all know who bought an air plane for him. Mr Oritsejafor is not and has never bin a man of GOD.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what preceeded this outrage but I think this attack and praising at the same time is shabby and could have been handled better for a Christian organisation
ReplyDeleteA body like CAN should be Apolitical,,, Who are this set of Criminals hiding under the name of GOD,,, What Business do they have to make peace between aggrieved politicians ????? Thief's
ReplyDeleteBefore you comment know the who Erue is working or fronting for via the link below:
ReplyDeleteAtiku meets with Bishops and Eminent Ministers Forum of the Niger Delta
http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/photo-news/atiku-meets-with-bishops-and-eminent-ministers-forum-of-the-niger-delta/
It is likely he is working for Atiku, so before hand know who pays the piper. Quest for money has sold our christian leaders to other...dangerous....religion. It is not enough to say I do not have Jet, perhaps you have been paid more than the cost of a jet to do dirty job and deny Christ and promote Islam.
The church is a religion matter controlled by man but your spirit is not.
ReplyDeleteMake una softly, softly o! Inspite of the disagreements, both groups have one thing in common - the interest of Nigeria! So they should work 2gether on that note.
ReplyDeleteHypocrisy is a monster that often devour its owner. When wind blow we shall see foul yansh.
ReplyDeleteFunny how people make comments on what they know nothing about. Someone runs to d media and says all kind f thngs and he s believed without any evaluation or consideration of what he has said..pple be careful wat u believe..for we are in last days..as for erue,his assertions r based on fallacy...how can a person who preaches to promote peace be d very one destroying that peace...
ReplyDeleteThat is what happens when an ex convict, born again armed robber became the CAN president.
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