The Nigeria Interreligious Council (NIREC) has rejected claims by some prominent citizens and other Western nations that the 2023 elections may make or mar the…

The Nigeria Interreligious Council (NIREC) has rejected claims by some prominent citizens and other Western nations that the 2023 elections may make or mar the country.

The council is co-chaired by the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh.

The council took the position on Tuesday in Abuja at its 4th quarterly meeting with the theme, “Peaceful and Credible Elections for National Renaissance.”

It said with the collective action of critical stakeholders and the citizenry, a national rebirth for Nigeria could happen after next year’s election.


Recall that former President Olusegun Obasanjo had said the 2023 elections may make or mar Nigeria when the CAN President visited him at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

However, in his address at the meeting, the Sultan dismissed fears of a brewing storm over the forthcoming polls, saying he did not believe in such negative testimonies coming from those he described as ‘enemies’ of the country.

“Those countries that keep on saying these things have their own very serious problems, but their systems work to some extent. So, if our systems work, we will be better off. I affirm my belief that Nigeria is much better than so many of these countries.

“The 2023 elections are just another exercise in which people will go out and vote for whom they want and at the end of it, INEC will announce who the winner is,” the Sultan said.

Earlier, the CAN president said that the ugly history of pre-or post-electoral violence would not be repeated in 2023 if all critical stakeholders decided to halt the trend through strategic conversation that appeals to the conscience of the political class.

In his keynote speech, the SGF, Boss Mustapha, said the forthcoming general elections should not be seen as a do-or-die affair but rather a peaceful one.

lhordspy:
So surprising from CAN.

Same CAN , a Christian body that is behaving like a political-group? Leaving the preaching of God, to attack political.parties.

Naira20:
Musilu leave CAN alone.

In case you don't know, preaching of the gospel includes showing people the right thing to do.
CAN would be irresponsible to leave Nigerians to follow a wicked duo like Tinubu/Shettima.

In fact, the church would teach Tinubu a lesson in 2023- that I can tell you for free.

lhordspy:


I see... Well, God doesnt support hypocrisy. Reasons why they CAN, no matter how they get themselves involve in politics. Making themselves a political tool all these past years. They never chose the winning team.

2015, 2019 and 2023 will be no different. By God grace.

lhordspy:


I see... Well, God doesnt support hypocrisy. Reasons why they CAN, no matter how they get themselves involve in politics. Making themselves a political tool all these past years. They never chose the winning team.

2015, 2019 and 2023 will be no different. By God grace.

LearnedsConcept:


Source Daily Trust

vhykeeytor:


They should compel Tinubu to sign the peace accord. That man doesn't believe in free and fair election, and he's ready to fight dirty, unleash mayhem with his foot soldier MC Oluomo and NURTW urchins.

lhordspy:
So surprising from CAN.

Same CAN , a Christian body that is behaving like a political-group? Leaving the preaching of God, to attack political.parties.

Majesty2:
Death awaits any braindead zombidiot wey go shout beerfraud or death after 2023 election

LearnedsConcept:


To the Bolded:
How sure are you, that he will do these things you accused of him?...

Don't judge someone based on sentiments

lhordspy:
So surprising from CAN.

Same CAN , a Christian body that is behaving like a political-group? Leaving the preaching of God, to attack political.parties.

lhordspy:
So surprising from CAN.

Same CAN , a Christian body that is behaving like a political-group? Leaving the preaching of God, to attack political.parties.