Former CAN President Urges Hope for Nigeria Ahead of 2027 Elections

On October 2, 2026, Reverend Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, the immediate past President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), conveyed a message of hope to Nigerians regarding the upcoming 2027 elections during an interview in Ibadan. He reassured the public that despite political maneuvering, Nigeria would persevere, attributing this resilience to divine intervention.

Ayokunle addressed the ongoing issue of insecurity, stating that the solution lies in the commitment of leaders to confront the crisis honestly. While he refrained from directly assessing President's performance, he acknowledged the hardships ordinary Nigerians are facing due to the current economic climate.

He recognized the necessity of removing the petrol subsidy but questioned whether sufficient support for workers accompanied this policy. Ayokunle warned that low wages, exacerbated by currency devaluation, are pushing workers further into poverty.

Additionally, Reverend Remi Awopegba, a guest lecturer at the Oritamefa Baptist Model School's 10th anniversary celebration, encouraged students to rise above their backgrounds.