CAN at 50: Church must challenge govt, defend Nigerians — Archbishop Okoh

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By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has charged the Church to challenge government failures, defend vulnerable Nigerians and resist political capture, declaring that it must not surrender its prophetic responsibility for the sake of political convenience.
Speaking at CAN’s 50th anniversary celebration in Abuja on Saturday, Archbishop Okoh said the Church must adopt a more courageous, evidence-based and constructive approach to national affairs, holding those in power accountable while supporting policies that advance the c...