The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola
Tinubu, on Friday congratulated Rev. Daniel Okoh, on being the newly-elected
president of the Christian Association of Nigeria.
Tinubu, who is a former Lagos State governor in a statement
by his media aide, Tunde Rahman, described the new CAN president as a “worthy
successor”.
Rev. Okoh was elected on Monday to succeed the highly
respected Rev. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, upon completion of his tenure as head
of CAN.
The statement was titled, ‘Tinubu congratulates Daniel Okoh, new CAN President’.
“Asíwájú Tinubu noted that the new CAN leader who is the
General Superintendent of Christ Holy Church is a worthy successor to Rev.
Ayokunle whose tenure as CAN president was one characterized by exceptional
commitment, principle and wisdom.
“I congratulate Rev. Okoh on his election as the new
president of CAN. Noting that Rev. Okoh had truly distinguished himself as the
deputy to Rev. Ayokunle, ” the statement read in part.
The APC leader declared that Nigeria can only expect nothing
but inspired and enlightened leadership from Rev. Okoh.
“CAN is one of the most important organizations in the
nation. Not only does it seek the betterment of the Christian community in
Nigeria, its moral force and standing benefit all Nigerians as we seek to
establish a just and compassionate society where people of all faiths and
beliefs live and work together in peace and harmony.
“As a nation, we are in a critical moment where misguided
and terrible actors attempt to destroy social harmony and reign violence on us
all. These awful forces seek to stoke religious and ethnic divisions in hope of
pitting Nigerian brother against Nigerian brother.
“Decent and good Nigerians of all faiths must ally again
such designs. While we may not agree on everything, all well-meaning Nigerians
agree that we must live in peace, must respect and honor our diversity and
eschew violence and hatred.
“We are grateful that CAN as an organization embodies these
and other principles that reflect the values and virtues of Christ. We are glad
that the new President of CAN, Rev. Okoh, is a humane and kind soul who has
dedicated his life to the betterment of his fellow man and is a person who will
work with leaders of other faiths and beliefs to anneal the bonds of unity,
inter-religious understanding and tolerance while advocating for the benefits
of democratic good governance for all Nigerians regardless of creed or belief
systems.
“As long as we stand forthright and adhere to these tenets,
Nigeria will defeat the plans of those who seek to place discord and hatred at
our door. As Rev. Okoh assumes the mantle of leadership, it is my hope and
prayer that his tenure brightens every corner of our country and may he be a
shining light to all.”
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