The Christian Association of
Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states has congratulated President Muhammadu
Buhari, urging him to run an inclusive government this time.
Buhari was re-elected in the
February 23 election, defeating Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP), who had since rejected the outcome of the election.
In a letter to the president
dated March 1, 2019, the northern CAN said Buhari’s victory at the poll was
evidence of his uprightness and transparency in governance.
“Run an inclusive government as
you promised under the new dispensation to unite the diverse of people of
Nigeria now, more than ever before,” read part of the statement signed by
Yakubu Pam, chairman of the association.
“Mr President sir, the Bible says
to whom much is given, much is expected. We wish to appeal that you continue to
be father to all in Nigeria as we look forward to seeing prosperous nation in
the next 4 years of your second term in office
“Aware of this victory at a time
the people of Nigeria are looking up to you for quality leadership, we urge you
double your effort in the fight against insurgency, internal security and
corruption in the country.”
In a similar manner, Muhammad
Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and leader of the Jama’tu Nasril Islam (JNI),
also congratulated Buhari, calling on the opposition to sheath their swords.
Although, JNI did not mention the
name of Atiku in the statement signed by Khalid Abubakar, its
secretary-general, the PDP presidential candidate falls into that category
since he is the only one among all the presidential candidates, who has headed
to the court to challenge the outcome of the election.
Atiku inaugurated his legal team
on Saturday, directing the lawyers to “retrieve his stolen mandate”.
“However, we call on all the
political contenders in Nigeria to, in the name Allah, take it easy and sheath
their swords as in every contest there will always be a winner and a loser.
“But in this case, all the
contestants are the winners, because Nigerians are now beginning to understand
the dynamics of politics and democracy.
“Moreover, Nigerians must be in
peace with one another before anybody will think of governing the entity called
Nigeria, except if he/she thinks otherwise.
“Peace must be embraced by all as
Nigeria clearly needs peace for its growth and development and considering that
the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are coming up on
Saturday.
“We use this medium to appeal to
all politicians and their supporters to embrace peace and also be decorous in
actions and speeches, before, during and after the elections.”
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CAN should stay off politics and leave polities to those who play it, truth be told Buhari stole Atiku's mandate. Note God is not a respecter of anybody that's what the bible says
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