The President Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, on Friday in Abuja speaks over what he described as political intolerance ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
He said politics should not be a do-or-die affair.
The association therefore advised politicians to shun any act capable of causing violence in the country.
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The President of CAN and Founder of World of Life Bible Church, Oritsejafor, threw the challenge during a retreat organised by the National Christian Elders Forum, held at Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre, Lugbe.
He said if truly the intention of politician was to serve the people, they would always eschew activities capable of causing harm to others.
While urging them to play by the rules, the CAN President stressed that while election would come and go, Nigeria would continue to exist.
He said, “I am puzzled about the conducts of some politicians in the country, especially their political intolerance. Is politics not supposed to be service to the people? If you get into any political position, you should be there to serve the people.
“Therefore, if the essence is for you to serve, who are you going to serve when the people you want to serve die in the process of election? I want to use this opportunity to appeal to our politicians again that it is not a do or die affair.
“Let us remember that election will come and go and Nigeria will remain. So, let us play the game according the rules. I appeal to your conscience and to your heart. I watch television; I see how a lot of people are being maimed and killed. Let us do what is right so that Nigeria will remain Nigeria.”
Reacting to the alleged political intolerance in the North, the CAN President maintained that it was wrong for anyone to prevent others from identifying with any candidate of their choice.
Also speaking, the Chairman of NCEF, Mr. Solomon Asemota (SAN), stressed that the meeting was called to enable Christian elders to brainstorm on the various challenges confronting the nation with a view to coming up with far reaching recommendations.
According to him, a communiqué arising from the meeting will be sent to the Federal Government.
A Christian Youth President, Daniel Kadzai, urged the youths across the country to be steadfast in choosing leaders that would protect not only their interest but also the entire nation.
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