CAN Confirms Sultan Not Invited to Abuja Airport Chapel

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) issued a statement on Saturday clarifying that Sultan Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar of Sokoto was not invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for an ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This clarification was in response to claims circulating on social media that suggested the Sultan had been invited to serve as a royal father at the event.

CAN emphasized that these claims were false and misleading, asserting that no invitation was extended to the Sultan, and described the circulating narrative as potentially inflammatory and designed to provoke religious tension. The association urged the public and media to prioritize factual information and avoid spreading unverifiable claims.

CAN reaffirmed its commitment to unity, peace, and coexistence among Nigerians, emphasizing the importance of interreligious harmony and the integrity of the Christian faith.