CAN To Elect New President On Thursday

According to information, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) would elect a new president on July 28, 2022.

This was stated by the organization in the schedule of events and timetable for its Year 2022 General Assembly and leadership transition program, which was signed by Rev. Samson Ayokunle, Special Assistant (Media and Communication) to the departing CAN President.

Oladeji stated that the new CAN President would take office on July 28 following the General Assembly, where his nomination is expected to be approved.

Contrary to rumours spreading on social media, the religious organization, however, made no mention of the candidate for the top position in CAN.

According to the transition timetable, “The Christian Association of Nigeria has scheduled to hold the 2022 General Assembly from July 27 – 29, 2022 at the National Christian Centre, Abuja.

“This event will mark the end of the tenure of His Eminence, Rev. Dr Samson Olasupo A Ayokunle and some Members of the National Executives under his team and will usher in another administration.

“There will be a symposium on the leadership crises in Nigeria on July 27, 2022, at the Jubilee Resorts, National Christian Centre, Abuja.

“Opening of the General Assembly that will ratify the election of the new President of the Association will take place on Thursday, July 28 2022.

“Shortly afterwards, the send-off Service in honour of the outgoing CAN President will hold at the Church auditorium, National Christian Centre, Abuja.

“The official Handing Over ceremony will take place on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Jubilee Hall, National Christian Centre, Abuja.”

“His Eminence, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, deeply appreciates the support given to his administration by all stakeholders and prays for divine guidance and expansion.”

Ayokunle was initially elected CAN President on June 15, 2016, succeeding his godfather, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, who additionally served as President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

On June 19, 2019, he was re-elected for a second three-year term after winning Dr Caleb Ahima, the President of the Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Nigeria.