By Luminous Jannamike
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned Rev. Isaac Omolehin of Word Assembly Ministry to retract what it described as false and defamatory claims about the body or face legal action.
The warning follows claims circulating in the public space alleging a North–South split within CAN and the diversion of funds meant for persecuted Christians in Northern Nigeria; allegations the association says are entirely false and capable of misleading the public, eroding trust and deepening tension.
The position was contained in a statement signed by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday.
“We state, in the clearest possible terms: these allegations are entirely false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading.
“For the avoidance of doubt, CAN has neither received nor managed any such relief funds as alleged, and no funds have been diverted under any circumstance,” Archbishop Okoh said.
Describing the narrative as dangerous, he said it was “a fabrication, calculated to misinform the public, erode trust, and bring the Church into disrepute.”
The apex Christian body also dismissed suggestions of internal division, insisting it remains united across the country.
“CAN remains one united and indivisible body. There is no split, no secession, and no division within our structure. Any suggestion to the contrary is false and should be disregarded,” he stated.
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