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. (NAN)
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