CAN resolves internal crisis as ECWA President drops law suit

The lingering internal cris​i​s in the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)​,​ which started during the leadership transition last year June​,​ has been ​resolved ​after intervention by the top religious leaders and well-meaning Nigerians.

​The election process that led to the emergence of ​current President of CAN Rev.Dr Supo Samson Ayokunle​, ​saw an aggrieved aspirant​ and ECWA President, ​Rev. Dr Jeremiah Gado​,​ initiate a law suit in the Federal Capital Territory​ ​(FCT) High Court against the then CAN leadership under Pastor Ayo Oritsajafor.

The matter which has been in court since June 2016 generated interest from Christian groups, ​state ​governments and Nigerians​ home and abroad.​

​On Saturday, Evangelist Barr. Kwamkur Samuel, Director Legal and Public Affairs, CAN​, confirmed that parties involved, after several interventions, saw the need for an amicable resolution of the issues.

​He said parties resolved and prepared an agreed terms built on the need for the unity of the church.

​”​The agreement ​was filed ​during the week ​in the FCT High Court​, ​Kubwa​, ​the assigned​ court which heard the case”, he said.

​Samuel added that with the new development, CAN is now “better positioned to” speak for all Christians in the country.

“The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) appreciates sincerely the individuals, Christians organisations and all those who created time to ensure that genuine reconciliation is attained.

​”​With this reconciliation and many other efforts ongoing at different levels of the Association to ensure oneness in Christ, CAN is better positioned to provide a stronger voice for the Christians and ensure the development of our nation; Nigeria.”

CAN chairman ​(​North Central​)​, Rev Dr Israel Akanji, ​has also confirmed the ​truce.

“We thank God for the peaceful settlement of the matter out of court. We are the people of God and being the light of the world and the salt of the earth, it is our responsibilities to reconcile the world back to God.

​”​So, it will not speak well of us if we are engaging the court to settle any internal disagreement”​.​

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