CAN President Denies Allegations of Division and Missing Relief Funds
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a strong rebuttal to recent reports alleging a split within the organization along northern and southern lines, as well as the misappropriation of relief funds intended for persecuted Christians in Northern Nigeria. In a statement released yesterday in Abuja, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh categorically dismissed these claims as entirely false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading.
United and Indivisible Body
Archbishop Okoh emphasized that CAN remains a united and indivisible entity, with no internal divisions based on geographical regions. He stated that the association has always operated as a cohesive body dedicated to the welfare and unity of Christians across Nigeria. The allegations, he argued, are a malicious fabrication designed to sow discord and undermine public trust in the Church.
No Funds Received or Diverted
In his statement, Okoh clarified that CAN has never received or managed any relief funds as alleged in the reports. He insisted that no funds have been diverted under any circumstances, and the narrative being promoted is baseless. "We state, in the clearest possible terms: these allegations are entirely false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading," he said. "For the avoidance of doubt, CAN has neither received nor managed any such relief funds as alleged, and no funds have been diverted under any circumstance."
Source of Allegations
The CAN president expressed regret that these claims were publicly propagated by Rev. Isaac Omolehin, founder of Word Assembly Ministry in Ilorin, without providing any evidence. Okoh criticized this action for its potential to harm national cohesion and the unity of the Church, warning that such unfounded accusations could erode trust and bring the Church into disrepute.
He urged the public to disregard the misinformation and reaffirmed CAN's commitment to transparency and unity. The association continues to focus on its mission of supporting Christians and promoting peace across Nigeria, without any internal strife or financial misconduct as alleged.
