CAN Backs Fayose’s 2019 Presidential Bid
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has backed the 2019 presidential bid of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State.
CAN lauded Governor Fayose for summoning the courage to declare his interest in the 2019 presidency, saying many Christian politicians were devoid of such bravery.
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The Christian body said this in a letter dated October 16, 2017 with reference number CAN/GS/IGMAILS/02/017 and signed by its National General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Musa Asake.
The letter read part:
“Unarguably, you have done what many of our politicians; Christians in particular, do not have the courage to do. This is why I agree with you, hook, line and sinker, when in your speech you said inter alia, “You are all witnesses to my commitment to this party in this difficult period, where I have demonstrated uncommon courage that makes me stand out as capable of leading our country at this time.
“Your Excellency sir, because you are known to doing great in your leadership and that you will move this country forward, the enemies of progress are not happy with your declaration and are not sleeping well. The devil will use many, even those who might be closer to you to try to create lies, false accusation, spread rumours, just to distract people from seeing the good leadership qualities that are in you.
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“In times like this, if honest and courageous leaders like you are not careful, this can bring discouragement. Be assured that the Lord who has led you in your leadership as the Executive Governor of Ekiti State at this time, will never let you down. Your critics have the right to say whatever they want, that is to be expected anyway. No leader should expect applause from his critics,” the association said.
“The leader that Nigeria really needs is the one that shuns the cosmetic approach because he knows it is superficial and the ” quick fix it” approach because he knows it is temporary. The country needs a leader who has the courage to face problems honestly, the wisdom to understand them, the strength to do something about them and the faith to trust God to do the rest,” said CAN.
