CAN Urges Economic Relief and Warns Politicians on Faith

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), under the leadership of President Archbishop Daniel Okoh, issued a statement on Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary, demanding economic relief for citizens and cautioning political actors against exploiting Christianity for partisan purposes ahead of the 2027 general elections. CAN urged the federal government to implement economic policies that visibly improve the lives of Nigerians, particularly by reducing food, transportation, and energy costs.

The association emphasized that true progress is measured by the ability of families to afford basic necessities and that economic prosperity cannot be sustained in an insecure environment. CAN also called for stronger social protections for vulnerable families and transparent administration of government support programs.

Furthermore, it reaffirmed its commitment to being a non-partisan moral voice, stating that no politician should be viewed as a Messiah and that Christians have the freedom to support or criticize candidates without politicizing their faith.