The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has accused the Presidency of lying in respect of its (CAN’s) position on the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria at a meeting with presidential aide, Daniel Bwala.
The Presidency had released a statement in which it claimed that CAN dismissed the controversial report that gained global attention that Christians are facing persecution in Nigeria.
The attribution to the Christians’ body was made after Bwala met with the leadership.
Denying dismissing the charge at the meeting, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh rubbished the Presidency’s version of it said at the the meeting.
“During the visit, Barrister Bwala sought to understand CAN’s position regarding the global reactions to remarks by United States Senator Ted Cruz, who described the widespread attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria as a ‘Christian genocide.’
“He noted that both Christians and Muslims have suffered from insecurity, adding that the current administration inherited the problem and is working to address it. CAN made it clear that its position on this issue has long been established and remains unchanged,” Okoh narrated in a statement he released.
He said further that at no point during the meeting did any member of its delegation downplay the killings or question their genocidal nature.
“That portrayal is completely false and grossly unfair. The meeting was recorded by CAN’s media team, and at no point did Archbishop Okoh use such words or express such a view.
“Referring to the tragedy as a ‘so-called genocide’ trivialises the pain of countless Christians who have lost loved ones, homes, and places of worship in targeted attacks,” Okoh added.
