Catholic Diocese and CAN Reject Inclusion of Clerics in APC Campaign List

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in a state has come under fire for including Christian clerics, including Mr Obodo, in the party’s governorship campaign council. According to Premium Times Nigeria, this move has been met with resistance from both the Catholic Diocese and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

The APC’s decision to involve religious leaders in their campaign has been criticized as an attempt to politicize religion, a concern shared by both the Catholic Diocese and CAN. The Catholic Diocese issued a statement expressing their disappointment and rejection of the move, stating that the inclusion of clerics in political campaigns undermines the neutrality and integrity of the church. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) also released a statement, echoing the sentiments of the Catholic Diocese and expressing their concern that the move could politicize religion in the state.

This development highlights the sensitivity of religious affairs in Nigerian politics, with the potential for such actions to spark controversy and resentment among the faithful. The APC’s campaign council, which is expected to assist the party in its bid for power in the upcoming elections, now faces criticism and calls for the removal of the controversial clerics.