The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter has declared that it will not encourage Christians to vote for any Political Party that fields the same faith for the 2023 Governorship Election.
The umbrella of all Christian bodies in the state,(CAN) also said that it will fully support Christians vying for any elective office in the state.
The state CAN Chairman, Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa Yohana who made this known after an emergency meeting with State Executive members, Local Government Coordinators, Bloc, and other leaders held at the State Secretariat in Minna said Christians had been marginalized in the past adding that it is now time to take a decisive stand.
“As equal stakeholders in Niger state who are concerned about the development of the state, we are ready to mobilize all Christians not to support and vote for any Political Party that undermines us to present a same faith ticket for the forthcoming general elections,” the Chairman declared.
In a statement by his Media Aide, Daniel Atori, the Chairman also remarked, “we have resolved to allow equity, justice, and fairness to play out. We are aware that there have been so many arguments as to the population of Christians in the state; Well, democracy is said to be a game of numbers and the next elections will surely show our position.
“We call on all eligible Nigerlites especially Christians to get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to participate in the 2023 general elections if you truly want to effect positive change.
Bishop Yohanna said, “all we are telling political parties is that with our voters’ cards, we will sway votes towards the party that respects Christians in the state.”
