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CAN disowns cleric, reaffirms neutrality ahead of 2027 polls

CAN disowns cleric, reaffirms neutrality ahead of 2027 polls
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The association said it had neither authorised the cleric nor the group he represents to organise political activities in its name, stressing that their actions and political positions should not be mistaken for CAN’s official position. The association also reaffirmed its commitment to political neutrality ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that it would neither endorse candidates nor mobilise support for any political party.
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  • ✦By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned a cleric claiming to represent the association, declaring that he is not its General Secretary and warning against attempts to use its name to mobilise support for political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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2027:By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned a cleric claiming to represent the association, declaring that he is not its General Secretary and warning against attempts to use its name to mobilise support for political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.2027:The association also reaffirmed its commitment to political neutrality ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that it would neither endorse candidates nor mobilise support for any political party.
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  • ✦The association said it had neither authorised the cleric nor the group he represents to organise political activities in its name, stressing that their actions and political positions should not be mistaken for CAN’s official position.
  • ✦The association also reaffirmed its commitment to political neutrality ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that it would neither endorse candidates nor mobilise support for any political party.
  • ✦By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned a cleric claiming to represent the association, declaring that he is not its General Secretary and warning against attempts to use its name to mobilise support for political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key Facts:2027: By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned a cleric claiming to represent the association, declaring that he is not its General Secretary and warning against attempts to use its name to mobilise support for political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.2027: The association also reaffirmed its commitment to political neutrality ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that it would neither endorse candidates nor mobilise support for any political party.
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned a cleric claiming to represent the association, declaring that he is not its General Secretary and warning against attempts to use its name to mobilise support for political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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What is the latest development regarding Federal Capital Territory?

The association said it had neither authorised the cleric nor the group he represents to organise political activities in its name, stressing that their actions and political positions should not be mistaken for CAN’s official position.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The primary parties identified in this coverage include Federal Capital Territory.

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By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned a cleric claiming to represent the association, declaring that he is not its General Secretary and warning against attempts to use its name to mobilise support for political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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