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Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Nobody: 9:26pm On May 10, 2013
By SAM EYOBOKA, Abuja

THE first Pentecostal cleric to be elected National President of the Christian Association, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor was Thursday night re-elected to pilot the affairs of the umbrella body of Christians in the country for a second term.

Declaring results of the CAN presidential elections at National Christian Centre, Abuja, the returning officer of a 5-member electoral committee, the executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mr. Kennedy Opara said incumbent president, Pastor Oritsejafor scored 80 votes while his only opponent, Rev. Oyekunle polled four ballots.

The 82 accredited delegates, aside from the two contestants, drawn from blocks out of the five that make up CAN had overwhelmingly opted for the Open Ballot system as they freely raised their hands in the full view of everybody to show the openness of the exercise.





This electoral victory marking the second of a 3-pronged exercise which was preceded by an award of “A True Servant of God” by Christian Elders Forum of Northern States, NOSCEF will however, be subject to ratification of the General Assembly of CAN scheduled for July 9, this year.

At the first election through an electoral college, the CAN helmsman despite recent spate of criticisms by even Christian leaders who are uncomfortable with his audacity and courage, polled 11 votes to his opponent’s one to pave the way for Thursday’s election at NEC meeting of CAN.

In what appeared to be an acceptance speech, the fearless and charismatic president thanked members of NEC who have given him another mandate to pilot the affairs of CAN for another term, promising that with their continued support, “together we will build a Church that will transform the nation.”

He again expressed concern about the menace of Fulani headsmen who he said are a part of an agenda to Islamise the nation, noting that essentially, cattle rearers are illiterates who have been schooled in the art of using sophisticated weapons including AK 47 and others.

He blamed greedy traditional rulers in parts of the South who collect cattle gifts and huge sums of money in exchange for farmlands in their domains which the Fulani use as bases for their nefarious activities including raping women, killing innocent indigenes while the traditional rulers look the other way.

Urging Christians to be extra vigilant about the activities of Fulani herdsmen, Oritsejafor said Christians are not against cattle rearing but Nigerians can no longer continue to accept crude methods of grazing cattle.

According to him, European and American citizens eat beef just as other nations of the world do, “but where in those nations do you find cattle on the highway? He maintained that their respective state governments should provide modern grazing grounds for their cattle rearers where they would stay and give their children proper education.

”They should take the cows back to where they came from while grazing their cattle in modern grazing grounds in their homesteads. If they want to be carrying assault weapons, they are at liberty to use same on themselves.”

Vanguard

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Nobody: 10:04pm On May 10, 2013
smiley
Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by rach4truth(f): 10:07pm On May 10, 2013
i agree with you my papa ay
Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by kkkp: 10:57pm On May 10, 2013
angry
I.Joan:
By SAM EYOBOKA, Abuja

THE first Pentecostal cleric to be elected National President of the Christian Association, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor was Thursday night re-elected to pilot the affairs of the umbrella body of Christians in the country for a second term.

Declaring results of the CAN presidential elections at National Christian Centre, Abuja, the returning officer of a 5-member electoral committee, the executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mr. Kennedy Opara said incumbent president, Pastor Oritsejafor scored 80 votes while his only opponent, Rev. Oyekunle polled four ballots.

The 82 accredited delegates, aside from the two contestants, drawn from blocks out of the five that make up CAN had overwhelmingly opted for the Open Ballot system as they freely raised their hands in the full view of everybody to show the openness of the exercise.





This electoral victory marking the second of a 3-pronged exercise which was preceded by an award of “A True Servant of God” by Christian Elders Forum of Northern States, NOSCEF will however, be subject to ratification of the General Assembly of CAN scheduled for July 9, this year.

At the first election through an electoral college, the CAN helmsman despite recent spate of criticisms by even Christian leaders who are uncomfortable with his audacity and courage, polled 11 votes to his opponent’s one to pave the way for Thursday’s election at NEC meeting of CAN.

In what appeared to be an acceptance speech, the fearless and charismatic president thanked members of NEC who have given him another mandate to pilot the affairs of CAN for another term, promising that with their continued support, “together we will build a Church that will transform the nation.”

He again expressed concern about the menace of Fulani headsmen who he said are a part of an agenda to Islamise the nation, noting that essentially, cattle rearers are illiterates who have been schooled in the art of using sophisticated weapons including AK 47 and others.

He blamed greedy traditional rulers in parts of the South who collect cattle gifts and huge sums of money in exchange for farmlands in their domains which the Fulani use as bases for their nefarious activities including raping women, killing innocent indigenes while the traditional rulers look the other way.

Urging Christians to be extra vigilant about the activities of Fulani herdsmen, Oritsejafor said Christians are not against cattle rearing but Nigerians can no longer continue to accept crude methods of grazing cattle.

According to him, European and American citizens eat beef just as other nations of the world do, “but where in those nations do you find cattle on the highway? He maintained that their respective state governments should provide modern grazing grounds for their cattle rearers where they would stay and give their children proper education.

”They should take the cows back to where they came from while grazing their cattle in modern grazing grounds in their homesteads. If they want to be carrying assault weapons, they are at liberty to use same on themselves.”

Vanguard

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by tomakint: 11:30pm On May 10, 2013
I just love this great Man of God, never afraid to air his views without any fear! A true Warri man to the core cool

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by lacasa: 12:25am On May 11, 2013
I Can see from his statements, he still engages in puffiing weed.



No wonder the catholics pulled out of CAN (PDP branch)

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by gramci: 12:34am On May 11, 2013
lacasa: I Can see from his statements, he still engages in puffiing weed.



No wonder the catholics pulled out of CAN (PDP branch)

And Sultan doubles as GOC almajiri A.K.A Boko Haram academy

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by LUVTB(m): 12:36am On May 11, 2013
lacasa: I Can see from his statements, he still engages in puffiing weed.



No wonder the catholics pulled out of CAN (PDP branch)
U FVCKIN ALIMIJIRI WHATS UR OWN HERE? GO WHERE U BELONG IDIOTA

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Nobody: 1:14am On May 11, 2013
Look at the so called man of God with all his iced out bling, ruby encrusted pinky ring and smoky aviator shades. lmao

You can tell this clown listens to Rick Ross in his spare time when hes not inflaming the polity.

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Nobody: 1:38am On May 11, 2013
Just the man CAN needs at this perilious times. Congrats!!!

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by inspirenet: 2:07am On May 11, 2013
lacasa: I Can see from his statements, he still engages in puffiing weed.



No wonder the catholics pulled out of CAN (PDP branch)







undecided
Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by ochukoccna: 7:29am On May 11, 2013
kingoflag: Look at the so called man of God with all his iced out bling, ruby encrusted pinky ring and smoky aviator shades. lmao

You can tell this clown listens to Rick Ross in his spare time when hes not inflaming the polity.
grin grin grin

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by sammyzacks(m): 7:35am On May 11, 2013
youhave brought dynamism and relevance to CAN. keep on keeping on.
Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by OurYansh: 7:39am On May 11, 2013
Up PDP!!!

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Nobody: 7:59am On May 11, 2013
Papa Ayo Oritsejafar deserve to be CAN president for as long as he lives.
Congrat the Lord's Ordained.
The 'first' CAN president we have ever had.

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Tolexander: 8:31am On May 11, 2013
So CAN uses open ballots to choose their leaders.
Used to think their leaders should be appointed the way Moses, Joshua and Gideon were appointed in the Bible.

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Nobody: 8:44am On May 11, 2013
kingoflag: Look at the so called man of God with all his iced out bling, ruby encrusted pinky ring and smoky aviator shades. lmao

You can tell this clown listens to Rick Ross in his spare time when hes not inflaming the polity.
LMAO! Oritsejafor the bling bling pastor. grin

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Goddex: 8:51am On May 11, 2013
Congrats Sir. I admire your courage. We need more of your type in Nigeria.

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by biafrakwenu(m): 9:22am On May 11, 2013
Did he travel as what before?
Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Pedagogue: 9:23am On May 11, 2013
[b][/b]He won again?

That is really serious....!!!


CAN is only CAN by name then!

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by jamace(m): 9:29am On May 11, 2013
He has to win because ASOROCK can not afford to buy a private jet for another CAN President. grin grin

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by jpphilips(m): 9:33am On May 11, 2013
kingoflag: Look at the so called man of God with all his iced out bling, ruby encrusted pinky ring and smoky aviator shades. lmao

You can tell this clown listens to Rick Ross in his spare time when hes not inflaming the polity.

free our guy man pastor abeg, even god is confused which jesus Nigerians refer to.

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Psylas(m): 9:35am On May 11, 2013
To avoid being ban pls don't post anything that could be considered offensive to christianity!

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by nelsn(m): 9:40am On May 11, 2013
those using words against an annointed servant of the Most High God speaks out of ignorance.


If u can abuse who d lord have choosen and anointed den i wonder d kind of sperm u r.......
Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by kinguwem: 9:40am On May 11, 2013
jamace: He has to win because ASOROCK can not afford to buy a private jet for another CAN President. grin grin
Hair dressing salon gossip. What is your source?
Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by eriegua83: 9:41am On May 11, 2013
This MOG has been wearing blings b4 the birth of rick ross.
kingoflag: Look at the so called man of God with all his iced out bling, ruby encrusted pinky ring and smoky aviator shades. lmao

You can tell this clown listens to Rick Ross in his spare time when hes not inflaming the polity.

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by dridowu: 9:41am On May 11, 2013
berem: LMAO! Oritsejafor the bling bling pastor. grin
lol, bling bling truly
Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by dridowu: 9:42am On May 11, 2013
kinguwem: Hair dressing salon gossip. What is your source?

source is kinguwem
Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by Nobody: 9:43am On May 11, 2013
Am suprised that some "islamites" are posting trash on this issue. If it were the islamic section, that wicked mod called maclatunji would have began to ban people unnecessarily.
Back to the issue, i admire the man. And i state without being biased that you dont have to like a man for God to approve Him. The pharisees hated Jesus but God approved Him. Just like the pharisees, many of those who comments may have knowledge in their head but no love in their heart. Thats why they go about judging others. Cant we christians ever live without judging ourselves? God definitely wont be smiling @ His kids fighting themselves while the devil mocks us. Cant we ever stay united for once?
I love the man. I know he is truly called of God. I believe he doesnt care what his critics say, just like Jesus didnt pay his critics any attention. May our attitude of judging others cause us unnecessary havoc in this life and the one to come. Amen.

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Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by searay(m): 9:43am On May 11, 2013
Congrats to the Papa
Re: Oritsejafor Returns As CAN President by johndwayy(m): 9:46am On May 11, 2013
thumbs up papa ayo, exactly wat nigerian xtians need @ dis time. This man alwayz hit d nail on d head, neva afraid d speak d truth, luv him or hate him.#respect

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