The leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised political parties not to present candidates of the same religion for presidential tickets ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The Association stated that presenting a Christian/Christian or Muslim/Muslim ticket with the current situation of the country will only disintegrate the country.
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The President, Samson Ayokunle said this when he led a delegation of the association on a visit to the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege yesterday at the National Assembly.
“Sir, concerning 2023 elections, we would admonish you politicians not to heat up the polity in any way as the campaigns are opened by guiding the utterances that would be coming out of you. There is already tension in the land because of insecurity.
“We urge that a balance of both religious practitioners be considered. We don’t want Christian/Christian ticket nor Muslim/Muslim ticket”, he said.
Speaking further, Dr Ayokunle expressed displeasure with the economic downturn and called for quick actions and policies that will cushion the effect.
“Unemployment is at an unimaginable level. While we appreciate the efforts of the legislature in calling the attention of the executive, more robust and daring efforts are required.
“Enabling environment should be created for investments and incentives or tax exceptions given to local manufacturers on some goods”, Ayokunle noted.
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On his part, the Deputy Senate President registered his appreciation for the visit and called for more of such interaction to bridge the gap between the National Assembly and CAN.
He also appreciated the interest and the support of the Association in the efforts of the government to promote peace and unity and in its war against the pandemic.
