The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Samson
Ayokunle on Wednesday said Nigerians should stop playing politics with
the health of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Ayokunle who made the remark in Lokoja, said Nigerians should leave out
sentiments and pray more for the quick recovery of Buhari who is
currently in London on medical vacation.
“Let us continue to pray for him, we don’t play with the life of a human
being, and nobody wants to fall sick, so don’t let us continue to make
politics out of sickness; let us continue to pray for him,” the CAN
President said.
Ayokunle who visited the Kogi chapter of CAN, also cautioned those
calling for the resignation of Buhari to be guided by the provisions of
the 1999 Constitution.
“The position of CAN is that, we should follow the constitution, we have
the constitution to guide us, so whatever the constitution says let us
follow it, we drew it ourselves so let us not break it,” he added.
The CAN president also spoke on the ongoing strike by university
lecturers, urging them to dialogue with the Federal Government to
quickly resolve the dispute.
“I think this issue has been on ground for too long, let there be a parley between ASUU and government.
“We are playing with the future of the younger generation, so let us
show them love, don’t let us allow our children to grow up hating us,
hating the nation.
“Strike today strike tomorrow; I beg both parties to exercise patience, understanding and maturity.
“We know that the economy is going upside down, we believe that as we
are praying for those managing the economy they will come out strong and
be able to proffer solutions.”
Earlier, the state Chairman of CAN, Bishop John Ibenu said that the
association had been working harmoniously with other religious groups to
ensure peace in the state.
He also spoke on security challenge facing the state and appreciated the
collaboration between the state government and security agencies to
protect lives and property of residents.
Ibenu said CAN had been interfacing with the state government to ensure
that workers were not treated unjustly over the just concluded staff
verification.
The chairman briefed the CAN president on efforts being made to ensure
smooth operation of the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Commission and other
issues affecting Christians in the state.
