The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna has urged the contenders of the 10th National Assembly leadership positions not to divide Nigerians along ethnic or religious lines. Reverend John Joseph Hayab, the Chairman of CAN in Kaduna State, released a statement on Monday stating that they were closely monitoring the leadership race for the next National Assembly with dismay and advised the interested parties to avoid dividing Nigerians based on ethnic, regional, or religious affiliations. He said that Nigeria’s elected representatives should choose competent leaders who have a good track record and respect regional and religious affiliations. He also urged political class to discontinue any action that could further divide Nigerians and promote matters that could bring a unified nation.
Hayab, who had earlier advocated for fairness before the general elections, believes that a fair and just Nigeria is beneficial to its unity and growth in every aspect. The CAN state chairman advised that those who eventually become leaders of the National Assembly must be lawmakers who would guide their colleagues to make laws for the common good of the country, not as representatives of their regional or religious enclaves but for the overall benefit of all Nigerians. He further stated that CAN would pray and work for the unity, peace, and progress of Nigeria and urged the political class to consider the entire country as their most important constituency, rather than promote primordial sentiments that lead to no development at all.
In summary, the CAN has warned that the leadership race for the upcoming National Assembly should not be used as a platform to create unnecessary strife between different regions or religions in the country. They urged lawmakers to choose competent leaders based on their track record and not on their regional or religious affiliations. They advised the political class to discontinue any action that could further divide Nigerians, and promote matters that could support the citizenry to attain the goals of a unified nation irrespective of religious, tribal, sectional or political affiliations. CAN assured that they would pray and work for the unity, peace and progress of Nigeria, and urged the political class to act in the interest of the entire country for its growth and progress.
