The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
has once again asked Christians to continue
praying for President Muhammadu Buhari
until he returns to the country hale and
hearty.
This is contained in a statement signed by
Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Special Assistant
Media and made available to newsmen on
Thursday in Abuja.
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity
to the President, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday
in Abuja said the results of President’s
medical tests suggested further rest.
The CAN President, Rev Samson Olasupo
Ayokunle, urged Nigerians especially
Christians not to cease praying for the
President, the acting President and the
country until he returns in good health and
sound mind.
Ayokunle, reminded Christians that it is
their responsibility to pray for the country
and her leaders in season and out of
season.
“I call on all well meaning Nigerians,
especially Christians not to cease praying
for President Muhammadu Buhari as he
takes further rest as advised by his doctors.
“It is needless reminding you that as
Christians, our responsibilities include but
not limited to making supplications,
prayers, and intercessions, for all that are
in the position of authority. `That we may
lead a quiet and peaceable life in all
godliness and honesty.
For this is good and acceptable in the sight
of God our Saviour…’” (1 Timothy 2:1-2)>
He also allayed fears being expressed in
some quarters that the prolonged absence of
Buhari has created a vacuum in the
Presidency cited the transfer of power to
the Vice President.
“We don’t see the need for any hue and cry
being made by some people that his
unprecedented absence could create a
vacuum in the Presidency.
“President Buhari has done what is needful
by transferring power to the Vice-President,
Professor Yemi Osinbajo who is up to the
task.
“The Church should also continue praying
for him for divine wisdom, knowledge and
understanding as he discharges his
constitutional responsibilities.”
Ayokunle called on the security agencies to
rise up to the security challenges in the
Southern Kaduna by flushing out the
hoodlums who are still killing innocent
people.
“We call on the security agencies in the
country to stop the killings in Kafanchan
despite the presence of policemen and
soldiers in the area.
“We heard of recent attacks in Atakar and
Kaninkon villages of Kaura and Jema’a
Local Government Areas in the state.
“All hands should be on deck to flush out
those criminals from their hideouts in order
to restore a permanent peace to the
Southern Kaduna communities once and for
all,’’ Ayokunle said.
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