FEAR, ANXIETY Erupts As Christian Group Exposes Shocking Plot By Muslims To Chase Christians Out Of The North
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the country’s umbrella Christian organisation, has accused some factions of conspiring to drive Christianity out of Northern Nigeria. The group made this accusation in a statement issued on Monday by its National Secretary, Rev. John Hayab.
According to the statement, the plot is being carried out through a variety of means, including the denial of land for church construction, the demolition of existing churches, the abduction and forced conversion of Christian girls, the killing and maiming of Christian farmers, the restriction of Christian religious activities, and the propagation of anti- Christian hate speech in the media.
The statement further alleged that the conspiracy is being supported by some government officials, traditional rulers, security services, and religious leaders who are either complicit or indifferent to the situation of Christians in the region.
Okoh lamented the enormous issues.
faced by churches in Nigeria, ranging from persistent attacks on priests to the struggle for the right to worship locations, saying that such incidents had become commonplace. He said: As members of the Nigerian
Christian community, we acknowledge the multi-faceted challenges faced by our churches on a daily basis.”
He added: From a deliberate attempt to edge out Christianity in certain parts of the country through denial of Right of Occupancy for churches that want to erect their worship places to targeted serial attacks, arson and kidnapping of clergymen for ransom that has now become a daily occurrence.”
Concerned about the country’s insecurity, the cleric implored President Bola Tinubu to do more to secure it, saying that without security, hunger and hardship would intensify
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) expressed sadness that the government’s efforts to address the problem are “woefully failing”. It advocated for more proactive efforts to protect citizens.
CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, speaking during the plenary, stated, Without security, there can be no development, “emphasising the critical link between youth employment prospects and national security.
He condemned systemic corruption, which he claimed has remained a significant issue. He advocated for more effective prosecution of corrupt officials to prevent further plundering of public funds.
According to the preacher, the country’s widespread corruption and mishandling of resources have exacerbated the condition of Nigerian young, many of whom are unemployed.
It was discovered that in desperation, such teenagers turn to drugs, alcohol, or emigration. Ugorji cautioned that a loss of human capital will have terrible long- term Implications.
The statement further regretted that the situation has instilled dread, anxiety, and insecurity in the region’s Christians, as well as hampered their social, economic, and educational progress. The statement urged the federal and state governments, as well as the international community, to act and preserve Christians’ rights and freedoms in Northern Nigeria.
The statement also urged Christians in
the region to maintain peace, obey the
law, and be watchful, as well as to report any type of harassment, intimidation, or discrimination to the right authorities. The message also urged Christians to pray for the country’s peace and unity, and to reject any attempt to split them along religious lines.
(SaharaReporters)
