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From Stanley Uzoaru,Owerri
The youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) has taken a swipe at the recent call by the Muslim Rights Concern(MURIC) on political parties in the country not to chose any member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God(RCCG) as its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections.
MURIC,in a statement by its Bauchi State chairman, Idrees Gambo last week had warned any political party that support any member of the Redeem church to “kiss Aso Rock goodbye”
But in a counter statement by the National Chairman of the christian youth wing,Belusochukwu Enwere reacting to the order on Saturday in Owerri ,described the stand of the Muslim group as ignorant and insult to christians in the country.
It further stated that their resolution negates the principle of freedom of association as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution.
Enwere maintained that the Muslim group were ignorant of the announcement made by the directorate of the Redeem church on involvement of its members in politics.
The statement which read in parts noted thus “This singular statement of MURIC shows the low level of the said group and how blind they are in the 21st Century.
“For MURIC to say they are challenging RCCG for having the effrontery to lunch a political and good governance wing is an insult to our fathers and to the entire Christians in Nigeria especially we the young people.
“MURIC calling other faith based group that will queue behind any candidate from RCCG a traitor is an abuse of office and their freedom of association as stipulated in the Nigerian constitution, and tneir warning to Islamic organizations and Muslim communities against supporting any RCCG is indirectly telling them not to support a Christian candidate in 2023”. Enwerem said.
While insisting it’s the turn of Christians to produce the next president of the country in 2023, Enwere added” We call on them to join hands with us to preach for peace, oneness and help make Nigeria a better place were both Christians and Muslims will be seen as one and have equal rights in all ramifications.
Recall that the RCCG had a few weeks ago created a directorate for politics and governance across the country.
The church said the move is to mobilize support for members who are aspiring to occupy political offices. But the announcement according to Enwerem was misconstrued by the Muslim group.
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo though yet to declare his intention to run for president is a pastor in RCCG. There are indications that he may soon declare his intention.
