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2027: CAN disowns archbishop, restates political neutrality

2027: CAN disowns archbishop, restates political neutrality
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CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh The Christian Association of Nigeria has disowned Archbishop Chivir Chianson over his alleged claim to the position of its general secretary, insisting that he has no authority to speak or act on behalf of the association. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, warning that neither Chianson nor the group he represents had any official affiliation or institutional relationship with the association.
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  • ✦The association also distanced itself from a group allegedly using its name to mobilise support for a political candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to political neutrality.
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2027:The association also distanced itself from a group allegedly using its name to mobilise support for a political candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to political neutrality.Wednesday:CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, warning that neither Chianson nor the group he represents had any official affiliation or institutional relationship with the association.2026:In September, the President-General of the conference, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, announced the endorsement while speaking at the organisation’s 2026 synod.
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  • ✦CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh The Christian Association of Nigeria has disowned Archbishop Chivir Chianson over his alleged claim to the position of its general secretary, insisting that he has no authority to speak or act on behalf of the association.
  • ✦CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, warning that neither Chianson nor the group he represents had any official affiliation or institutional relationship with the association.
  • ✦The association also distanced itself from a group allegedly using its name to mobilise support for a political candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to political neutrality.
Key Facts:2027: The association also distanced itself from a group allegedly using its name to mobilise support for a political candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to political neutrality.Wednesday: CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, warning that neither Chianson nor the group he represents had any official affiliation or institutional relationship with the association.2026: In September, the President-General of the conference, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, announced the endorsement while speaking at the organisation’s 2026 synod.2027: Charismatic bishops endorse Tinubu For 2027 re-election Chianson also reportedly predicted on a national TV show that Tinubu would win re-election, saying, “God told us President Tinubu will win.
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The Christian Association of Nigeria has disowned Archbishop Chivir Chianson and distanced itself from any group mobilising for a candidate for the 2027 po

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CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh The Christian Association of Nigeria has disowned Archbishop Chivir Chianson over his alleged claim to the position of its general secretary, insisting that he has no authority to speak or act on behalf of the association.

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The association also distanced itself from a group allegedly using its name to mobilise support for a political candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to political neutrality.

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