Friday, June 26, 2026

CAN President

May 27, 2026

CAN scolds Tinubu, says Nigerians need ‘hope they can see’, not empty promises

The CAN president noted that Nigerians currently need “hope they can see, not promises they no longer believe”.

President Bola Tinubu with Christian Association of Nigeria [Presidency]
April 30, 2026

CAN demands swift rescue of kidnapped Ekiti church members

A statement by CAN president, Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday, described the kidnapping as a “brutal assault on shared humanity and the sanctity of life”.

CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh
November 18, 2025

Christian communities in northern Nigeria suffer repeated, coordinated, clearly targeted attacks:CAN

The CAN president noted that the pattern of violence “points unmistakably to a Christian genocide.’’

Benue attacks
March 10, 2025

Northern Christians fight over leadership positions, CAN president urged to intervene

“As we await the intervention of Archbishop Okoh, we pray that God will grant us the wisdom…to work towards a peaceful resolution of the crisis,” stated the group.

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Leaders
July 27, 2024

CAN backs Tinubu; opposes nationwide August 1 hunger protest

“Dialogue, petitions, and town hall meetings are viable options that can yield positive results without the risk of disorder.’’

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
July 5, 2023

Recent attack on RCCG in Ogun assault on religious freedom: CAN

CAN president, Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday in Abuja, described the attack on worshippers as “an assault on religious freedom in Nigeria.”

CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh
December 24, 2022

Be hopeful, God hasn’t forsaken Nigeria, CAN president tells citizens

The clergyman said Nigeria was on the verge of transition to new leadership that would pacify the people from anxieties.

CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh
November 22, 2022

Peter Obi advises Nigerians to shun tribalism, religion in voting presidential candidates

The Labour Party presidential candidate said voting should be based on the capacity of the candidates to address prevailing challenges.

Peter Obi
October 2, 2022

Nigeria will be great despite challenges, says CAN president

In a message to mark Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary, Archbishop Daniel Okoh urged Nigerians to “rely on the faithfulness of God”.

CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh
October 29, 2021

2023: CAN cautions APC, PDP, others against same religion ticket

The Christian association said, “We don’t want Christian/Christian ticket nor Muslim/Muslim ticket”.

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Samson Ayokunle