BREAKING: Northern CAN: Group laments leadership tussle, warns against external influence

A group, Concerned Northern Christian Youths, CNCY, has expressed concern over the leadership tussle that has hit the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Northern Nigeria.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>

The group appealed to Christian leaders in the North to stand firm against external interference and uphold the integrity of the Church, saying that the truth of the word of God should at all times be the guiding principle for Christians in all their dealings.

Addressing newsmen in Kaduna on Saturday, the leader of the group, Paul Katuka said, “We call on all Christian leaders, especially those in Northern Nigeria, to stand firm against external interference and uphold the integrity of the Church.

“We also urge our youth to remain vigilant and steadfast in defending the truth, ensuring that the body of Christ remains free from political contamination.”

Katuka advised politicians in the northern region to stay clear from interfering in religious issues in order not to alter the truth that is the Bible.

He equally warned that anybody who thinks he or she can use religion to achieve their political ambitions should deter from such to avoid the wrath of the Almighty God.

“We, as Northern Christian youth, will not stand idly by while politicians attempt to destabilize our spiritual leadership. We strongly warn politicians to direct their political grievances elsewhere and to keep their hands off the sacred matters of the Church.”

He observed that the leadership of Northern CAN is not a political appointment but a divine calling guided by structure, order and the will of God, saying that any attempt to manipulate or impose leadership from outside will be resisted by every well-meaning Christian in the North.

“We, the Concerned Christian Youth of Northern Nigeria, strongly condemn the recent actions of some politicians in interfering in the affairs of Northern CAN.

“It is deeply troubling that politicians validate an election whose legitimacy remains highly unresolved,” he added.