2027: CAN disowns cleric, reaffirms political neutrality
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Reported by Deborah Musa
Wed, 4 Nov 2026, 23:10
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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. 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.
Context & Background
✦He said any political position, endorsement or activity attributed to them should not be mistaken for the official position of the Christian body.
Key Figures & Named Entities
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.2027:Reaffirming its position ahead of the 2027 elections, CAN said it would continue to engage national issues objectively and hold political leaders accountable, irrespective of their party affiliations, without endorsing any political party or candidate.
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Key Takeaways
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✦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.
✦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.
✦He said any political position, endorsement or activity attributed to them should not be mistaken for the official position of the Christian body.
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.2027: Reaffirming its position ahead of the 2027 elections, CAN said it would continue to engage national issues objectively and hold political leaders accountable, irrespective of their party affiliations, without endorsing any political party or candidate.
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The Christian Association of Nigeria has disowned Archbishop Chivir Chianson, stating he has no authority to mobilise political support in its name for 202
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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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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.
