By Henry Ibya, Makurdi
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Benue State Chapter has reiterated its resolve to remain apolitical, insisting that it has not endorsed any politician and warned against dragging CAN into politics.
Addressing the State Executive Council meeting of the association yesterday in Makurrdi, the Deputy Chairman of CAN in Benue State, Reverend Jonathan Ugbede noted that CAN has not endorsed anyone and will not endorse any politician.
Ugbede emphasized that CAN would continue to pray for the political class and traditional rulers among other members of the society, adding that any politician that chooses to come for prayers would be prayed for without hesitation.
The deputy chairman, who disclosed that the primary responsibility of the church is to pray, assured that churches would not be partisan, but would remain committed and united in the service of the Lord who crowns kings.
According to him, a lot of people agitating for elective positions deserve prayers from the church, but CAN should not be considered a platform for politicians, church would never be partisan.
While calling on churches in the state to remain supportive and prayerful to enable Governor Hyacinth Alia succeed, the deputy chairman emphasized that the governor has executed projects that have direct bearing on the lives of the people.
He noted that CAN would not stop any Christian from joining any political party and contesting for positions, but assured that the body of Christ would only come pray for those contesting the various political positions.
The cleric, who appreciated Governor Alia for the projects executed, said they have direct bearing on the lives of Benue people.
He called on the church not only to pray for the governor to achieve more for the people, but to also support him to enable him succeed.
The deputy chairman emphasized the support that the governor had extended to some churches in the state, revealing that he sponsored the medical treatment of some members, a development that endeared him to the people.
In their separate comments, Bishop Innocent Uzua, who spoke on behalf of Zone A, Reverend Philip Gire for Zone B and Pastor Adole Ejah for Zone C, appreciated the developmental efforts of the governor, insisting that they did not endorse any politician in the state.
They, however, pledged their unalloyed support for Alia.
