CAN warns security agencies, INEC against rigging Ekiti election

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ekiti State chapter, has appealed to the police and other security agencies as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to subvert the people’s will during the July 14 governorship election in the state.

CAN stated that the sanctity of the ballot should be respected for stability and progress in Ekiti.

The organisation also urged President Muhammadu Buhari to find ways to curtail killings in the North-East and North-Central Nigeria, describing the current situation as unacceptable.

The body mourned the deaths of the CAN General Secretary, Abuja, Dr Musa Asake and the General Overseer of the Chapel of His Glory in Ekiti, Rev Dr Kunle Salami.

CAN stated these at its plenary meeting held at First Baptist Church, Odo Ayedun in Ikole Local Government area of Ekiti State, on Friday.

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A communiqué  jointly signed by its state chairman, Reverend Joshua Orikogbe and secretary,  Reverend Ipinlaye Samuel, read: “We implore INEC and security agencies  to be neutral and independent and create conducive atmosphere for free, fair and credible election. We call on all Christians to go out and vote for candidates of their choices without fear or intimidation. We also appeal to losers to embrace the winner and equally strive to abide by the rules of elections.

“We solicit that the Federal Government should expedite action for the speedy release of Leah Sharibu, one of the schoolgirls who has been in the captivity for over three months,” just as it pleaded for religious harmony in the country.”