The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has refuted allegations of internal division and mismanagement of relief funds, describing the claims as false, malicious, and deliberately misleading.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAN President, Daniel Okoh, said the association remained united and had not received or diverted any funds meant for persecuted Christians in Northern Nigeria.
“We state, in the clearest possible terms: these allegations are entirely false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading,” Okoh said.
He stressed that CAN had neither handled nor misappropriated any such relief funds, adding that the narrative being circulated was “a fabrication, calculated to misinform the public, erode trust, and bring the Church into disrepute.”
Reaffirming the unity of the body, Okoh declared: “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.”
The association also expressed concern over remarks attributed to Isaac Omolehin, accusing him of spreading the allegations without evidence.
“We are deeply troubled that these baseless claims were publicly propagated… without regard for the potential consequences on national cohesion and the unity of the Church,” Okoh said.
CAN further faulted references made to prominent Christian leaders, including Enoch Adeboye, David Oyedepo, and William Kumuyi, warning that such mentions could mislead the faithful and heighten tensions.
Issuing a stern warning, the CAN president said the association would not tolerate the spread of falsehoods and could pursue legal action against individuals or groups disseminating defamatory claims.
“Desist immediately. Failure to do so will compel the Association to take all necessary steps, including legal action, to protect its integrity,” he said.
CAN urged the public, media, and international community to disregard the claims and rely only on verified information from its official channels.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to unity, accountability, and the welfare of Christians across Nigeria, particularly those affected by insecurity.
