The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has 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) to the CAN
president in Abuja on Thursday
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 and 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.
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