The Concerned Christian Forum of
Nigeria has faulted the recent call by the Christian Association of Nigeria,
CAN, for the release of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of
Nigeria and Sambo Dasuki, embattled former National Security Adviser to
ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from detention.
CCFN described the statement
attributed to the CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle as “inhuman and most
uncharitable.”
Recall that Ayokunle had during
the weekend called on the Federal Government to release El-Zakzaky and Dasuki
from detention.
“Of course, El-Zakzaky, and the
former presidential security adviser, Sambo Dasuki, who are in the hands of the
federal government are also due for release,” Ayokunle was quoted as saying
while addressing a press conference in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, at the weekend.
Reacting to Ayokunle’s request,
the Concerned Christian Forum of Nigeria through its president, James Amedu in
a statement, called on the CAN president to tender an unreserved apology to
members of the Christian faith in Nigeria, as well as the generality of the
people who have in one way or the other suffered directly or indirectly from
the actions of these two individuals.
The statement read: “The
Concerned Christian Forum of Nigeria notes with disappointment; the statement
credited to Rev. (Dr.) Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, President of the Christian
Association of Nigeria (CAN), where he called for the release of the leader of
the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim Elzakzaky and the former National
Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki by the federal government.
“While it is no doubt that the
CAN as the umbrella body of Christians in Nigeria represents the interest of
Christians in Nigeria, it is, however, inexcusable to delve into partisan
politics in exchange for monetary gains as exemplified by Rev. Dr. Samson
Olasupo Ayokunle, the president of CAN.
“The Concerned Christian Forum of
Nigeria, would wish to educate the CAN president on the need to always protect
the integrity of the Christian Association of Nigeria by putting the interest
of the millions of Christians in Nigeria above personal interest.
“It is also worrisome to add that
the two individuals in question are standing trial for acts of terrorism and a
financial heist that led to the loss of lives of innocent Nigerians, which has
been widely condemned by all and sundry in Nigeria. And for the CAN president
to call for their release without recourse to the gravity of the crimes they
have committed is an indication that either Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle
was a beneficiary of the Dasuki loot or he has been co-opted into the plot by
Iran to release El-Zakzaky from detention forcefully.
“The Concerned Christian Forum of
Nigeria wishes to state that unless Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle wants to
feign ignorance when Boko Haram bombed the St. Theresa Catholic Church Suleja
on Christmas day. Is Rev Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle also aware that the
Islamic Movement in Nigeria has committed various crimes against the state and
the people? Is he also aware that members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria have
on numerous occasions killed innocent civilians as well as military and police
officers going about their legitimate duties?
“The Concerned Christian Forum of
Nigeria is also concerned about the involvement of CAN president in corruption
and terrorism-related offenses, so much so that he openly canvassed for their
release on the pages of newspapers.
“The Concerned Christian Forum of
Nigeria views such call and the action of the CAN President as inhuman and most
uncharitable and an indication that monies must have exchanged hands hence the
selfish and inglorious request for the release of Sambo Dasuki and Ibrahim
El-Zakzaky regardless of the crimes they have committed against humanity.
“The Concerned Christian Forum of
Nigerian consequently calls on the CAN president to tender an unreserved
apology to members of the Christian faith in Nigeria, as well as the generality
of the people who have in one way or the other suffered directly or indirectly
from the actions of these two individuals, and for the despicable act of
insulting our sensibilities on the pages of newspapers.
“The Concerned Christian Forum of
Nigeria is very much concerned about how the once-revered Christian body has
been politicized and bought over with an enormous sum of monies by some very
powerful elements within the society.
“The Concerned Christian Forum of
Nigeria consequently advises Rev Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle to desist from his
evil ways and retrace his steps back to God, and also to stop using the
Christian Association of Nigeria for money making the purposes and at the
detriment of the interest of the Christian faith in Nigeria.”
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