The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised the incoming leadership of the 10th National Assembly not to be a divisive tool.

In a statement on Monday, the CAN chairman in Kaduna, John Hayab, said he had been following the development in the leadership race with dismay and wished to counsel all interested persons not to allow their quest to divide Nigerians along ethnic, regional, or religious lines.

He explained that CAN believed that Nigeria’s elected representatives from the upper and lower chambers were politically mature and responsible enough to do what would make Nigeria great by choosing competent leaders.

“CAN as a body has earlier advocated for fairness before the general elections and believes strongly that a fair and just Nigeria is beneficial to Nigeria’s unity and growth.

“CAN, therefore, appeals to the political class to discontinue any action that can further divide Nigerians; rather, the elected representatives need to promote matters that can support the citizenry to attain the goals of a unified nation.”

He said those who would eventually become leaders of the National Assembly must be lawmakers who would guide their colleagues to make laws for the country’s common good, not as representatives of their regional or religious enclaves.

According to him, to attain a cohesive nation, CAN will pray and work for Nigeria’s unity, peace, and progress and speak truth to power.

“CAN strongly appeals to the political class to consider the entire country as their most important constituency instead of promoting primordial sentiments,” Mr Hayab said.

(NAN)