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CAN Urges Christians to Avoid Nationwide Protest
The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a call for Christians to refrain from participating in the planned nationwide ‘hunger protest’ scheduled from August 1 to August 10, 2024.
The state CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, emphasized that resorting to violence is unlikely to produce positive outcomes.
In his statement released in Minna, Yohanna highlighted the importance of peace as an ongoing and dynamic process that requires continuous effort and attention.
He urged President Bola Tinubu to not only implement palliative measures but also to focus on controlling prices of goods and services, addressing the escalating cost of living, and reducing fuel prices.
Yohanna appealed to church leaders, local government coordinators, and parents to advise their congregations and children to avoid participating in the protest.
He referenced Romans 13:1-3, which underscores the Christian obligation to respect lawful authority.
He cautioned that while peaceful protests with specific demands can be constructive, they have the potential to be hijacked by troublemakers, resulting in violence, arrests, and unintended harm.
He further explained that violence and unrest have historically led to destruction, loss of life, and setbacks rather than constructive change.
Yohanna urged stakeholders in Niger State to avoid joining the protest, noting that Governor Umaru Bago has already taken steps to reduce the prices of grains and is working to alleviate the hardships faced by residents.
In addition, Yohanna called for governments at all levels to promote unity and equity, urging them to avoid fostering ethnic or religious divisions.
He advocated for greater accountability, fairness in the distribution of resources and opportunities, and equitable employment practices across various sectors, including government agencies and the military.
His message emphasized the need for justice and transparency in governance to ensure the well-being of all citizens.
Dr Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has declared an end to live broadcasts of church services. Speaking during Sunday’s service, he urged members to make it a priority to attend church physically rather than relying on watching from home.
Referencing Hebrews 10:25, Pastor Enenche stressed the need for believers to gather together in one place, highlighting that the church assembly plays a vital role in spiritual growth. He noted that virtual participation should no longer be encouraged, except for those living abroad who may not have access to a Dunamis branch.
“For many of you used to watching from your living rooms, this might be the last time,” he said, as the church prepares to shut down live streams on platforms like Dunamis TV, YouTube, and Facebook, which previously aired all Sunday and midweek services.
President Bola Tinubu has blamed the recent suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, on remaining elements of Boko Haram, saying the attackers now target vulnerable civilians to cause distractions. Deeply upset by the incident, he called on security forces to intensify their operations and completely flush out the insurgents.
In a statement released by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu condemned the attack as cowardly and extended his condolences to the people and government of Borno State. He also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to step in and support the victims and survivors.
The President further expressed sympathy to families affected by Saturday morning’s explosion in Kano, which occurred at a scrap metal yard. The blast injured 15 people and claimed five lives. Tinubu emphasized the need for proper safety standards in workplaces to prevent such tragedies.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s chances of dominating the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at a grand reception in Uyo to welcome Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno into the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akpabio said he believed Tinubu would secure 99.9% of the votes in the upcoming election.
Governor Eno recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC, blaming unresolved leadership issues within his former party for the switch. Akpabio, addressing the crowd, praised Eno’s political journey, noting how difficult it was for him to become governor. But he assured him that with his new political alignment, things would take a different turn.
He boldly predicted that Eno would become the first governor in the state’s history to be re-elected in 2027, adding that both the governor and President Tinubu were in for a smooth political ride moving forward.
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