2027: CAN Cautions Politicians Against Using Jesus Christ for Partisan Interests
CAN said Jesus Christ is not a campaign tool as political debate intensifies ahead of the 2027 elections.
- On Wednesday in Abuja, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh warned political actors against using the name of Jesus Christ to advance partisan interests ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- This warning follows recent comments by Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, who referenced Jesus Christ while discussing Peter Obi and the 2027 presidential contest.
- Archbishop Okoh emphasized that political passion should not blur the line between candidate support and reverence for Christ, declaring that "no politician is the Messiah."
- While citizens remain free to support or criticize figures like Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and President Bola Tinubu, the cleric insisted that partisan quarrels must exclude religious references.
- The association urged political actors and the electorate to focus on competence, policy, and Nigeria's future, warning that no electoral victory justifies compromising the honor due to God.
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News Agency of Nigeria2027: CAN cautions politicians against using Jesus Christ for partisan interests
While acknowledging the passionate nature of political discourse, CAN emphasised that the name of Jesus Christ is sacred and must not be dragged into political rivalry.
2027: ‘No politician is the Messiah’ —CAN
Ahead of the 2027 elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has declared that no politician is the Messiah. In a statement by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN warned one Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, and other political actors against dragging Jesus Christ into partisan battles ahead of the polls. This came […] 2027: ‘No politician is the Messiah’ —CAN
2027: CAN reacts to Mama Pee's Peter Obi and Jesus Christ comment
The cleric clarified that citizens remain fully entiled to support or criticise any political figure, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, or President Bola Tinubu, but cautioned against excessive partisan zeal.
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