Delta CAN Supports Credible Elections

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Delta state Chapter, has expressed support for the “One Man One Vote” campaign of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Delta State, to ensure that it produces peaceful, credible and acceptable elections.

Secretary of CAN, Venerable Palmer Melekwe, who disclosed this when the Association led by the chairman, Archbishop God-do- Well Awomakpa, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor, in Asaba, implored him to ensure that voter registration be made accessible to Christians and the general public.

Explaining further he said, that the utmost desire of CAN was to ensure that Delta State conduct the most credible and peaceful elections in the country saying, “The era of stealing and running away with ballot boxes is over”.

Venerable Palmer Melekwe said that CAN was determined to ensure that idol worshippers, corrupt and insensitive individuals  do not occupy the throne of Delta  State any more, adding that the association appreciated the governor for demonstrating that the Church in the state belongs to his constituency by appointing some of her members into official positions.

He explained that the Governor has always given them audience, supported the association/her programmes financially and in other respect.

Also, CAN wanted members appointed into the state cabinet as well as increase in the number of slots given to CAN by the Christian Prigrim Board. Saying, “we are using this opportunity to remind you that no CAN members have been appointed into your Cabinet”.

In a brief remark, Governor Uduaghan assured Christians that by God’s grace his administration would conduct free and fair elections even as he explained that the state belongs to God and will continue to recognise God in all she does.

Dr. Uduaghan said the success recorded so far in the state has the finger of God in it and explained that since the inception of the state she has anchored on God saying, “Nobody dare come to Government House to suggest things or give advice that are not godly. I can assure you that in the past three years, nobody has come to suggest or give any ungodly advice to me because they know our stand.”

He noted that most religious bodies and leaders have keyed into the empowerment programme of  the  government to help improve the welfare of Deltans which in turn has boosted the economy of the state.

He announced that the state government would organise thanksgiving service and reception in honour of Primate of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Nicholas Okoh for his recent elevation.