CAN Ratifies Oritsejafor’s Re-Election

Started by Shola Sholaz, Jul 11, 2013, 10:02 AM

Shola Sholaz

In line with the constitution that established the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, the body's National Assembly, yesterday, ratified the re-election of Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor to pilot the affairs of the umbrella body of Christians in the country for the next three years.
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This is just as the re-elected boss called for a review of understanding of Christianity in the country.
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In May, a five-member electoral committee, headed by the Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, NCPC, Mr. John Opara announced the incumbent president, Pastor Oritsejafor as winner, having polled 80 votes.
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His only opponent and the President/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Baptist Convention, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, got four votes.
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Other officers are expected to be appointed in due course in accordance with the constitution of the august body.