Hold government accountable - CAN urges Church
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has urged the Church to hold government accountable, defend vulnerable Nigerians and speak against injustice. Okoh said the Church must not abandon its responsibility to speak for the people because of political interests or convenience. He made the call during CAN’s 50th anniversary […] Hold government…
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called upon the Church to hold government accountable and advocate for the rights of vulnerable Nigerians. During the organization's 50th anniversary celebration in Abuja, Okoh emphasized that the Church must not hesitate to speak against injustice, regardless of political considerations or convenience.
He urged Christian leaders to adopt a courageous, evidence-based and constructive approach to addressing national issues, while maintaining the Church's independence and support for policies that benefit the people.
Okoh highlighted several groups whose concerns the Church must prioritize, including internally displaced persons, out-of-school children, unemployed youths, farmers struggling to access their lands due to insecurity, women facing violence, and victims of human trafficking. However, he cautioned against opposing every government policy or reducing the Church to a platform for partisan politics.
According to Okoh, a responsible watchman must be precise and not raise alarm simply because he disagrees with a policy or a political leader.
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