Stop Dragging Jesus’ Name into 2027 Polls Politics, CAN President Warns Politicians
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) called on politicians and their supporters to stop using the name of Jesus Christ in partisan political arguments ahead of the
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged politicians and their supporters to refrain from using the name of Jesus Christ in partisan political debates prior to the 2027 general election. Archbishop Daniel Okoh, president of CAN, made this appeal following recent remarks by Precious Oruche, also known as Mama Pee, who referenced Jesus Christ in the context of the Labour Party's Peter Obi and the upcoming election.
Speaking to Nigerians, Okoh emphasized that Jesus Christ is not a political candidate, campaign slogan, or a weapon to pit one politician against another. He stressed that while individuals have the right to support candidates such as Obi, Atiku Abubakar, or President Bola Tinubu, they must not elevate politicians to a divine status.
Okoh cautioned against "messianic politics" and the tendency to blend political leadership with spiritual salvation. He clarified that no politician is the Messiah, no political party embodies the salvation of the human spirit, and no electoral victory is worth compromising the honor due to Jesus' name. He urged Nigerians to focus on essential factors in an election, including competence, character, policies, performance, and Nigeria's future.
Okoh encouraged vigorous debates on these topics but emphasized that Jesus Christ should remain out of partisan disputes.
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