CAN disowns Archbishop Chianson, denies involvement in 2027 political mobilisation

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has distanced itself from Archbishop Chivir Chianson and the group he represents over claims linking the affiliation to a political mobilisation train in help of a candidate forward of the 2027 normal elections.

The affiliation stated Chianson had been falsely presenting himself as its General Secretary and making an attempt to create the impression that CAN was concerned in a purported church mobilisation for a politician.

In an announcement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN maintained that Chianson neither holds the place of General Secretary nor possesses the authority to talk or act on behalf of the organisation.

According to the assertion, CAN has neither authorised nor endorsed Chianson or his group to organise, promote or take part in any political exercise beneath its identify.

It warned that any political endorsement, place or mobilisation attributed to the cleric or his associates shouldn’t be interpreted because the official place of the Christian physique.

The affiliation burdened that it could not enable people or teams with out authentic institutional connections to use its identification for political or private pursuits.

CAN additional emphasised its accountability because the umbrella organisation representing Christians throughout Nigeria, noting that its mandate consists of defending the pursuits of the Christian neighborhood and contributing meaningfully to nationwide improvement.

On the forthcoming 2027 normal elections, the affiliation reiterated its dedication to political neutrality, insisting that it could not endorse any political get together or candidate.

It defined that though it could proceed to take part in nationwide conversations and maintain political leaders accountable, such engagements would stay impartial of partisan pursuits.

The assertion added that CAN would assess nationwide points objectively and interact political officeholders no matter their political affiliations.

The affiliation consequently urged Christians and members of most of the people to ignore any claims by Chianson or his group suggesting that they’ve official authority to symbolize CAN.

It additionally referred to as on media organisations, significantly TVC News, to confirm the credentials and institutional affiliations of people launched as representatives of the affiliation earlier than granting them such recognition.

CAN stated accountable reporting and correct verification had been mandatory to forestall unauthorised people from deceptive the general public in regards to the organisation’s official positions.

The Christian physique additional warned that it could take all mandatory measures to safeguard its identify, identification and institutional integrity in opposition to misrepresentation and unauthorised use.

Reaffirming its place, CAN maintained that no particular person or group with out its official approval may converse for the affiliation or use its identify to advance political pursuits.