Kogi Poll: CAN Warns Against War

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kogi State chapter, has urged the people of the state to pray fervently for the peaceful conduct of the November 16 elections for the interest of all, saying election is not war.
Dr. John Ibenu, the state chairman of the association, made the call at the CAN Second Plenary Session, held at Chapel of Freedom Int’l, Lokoja, yesterday.
Ibenu enjoined the people, especially Christians, to pray fervently for peaceful, free, fair and credible polls, our correspondent reports.
He urged all political parties and their followers to conduct themselves with the fear of God, knowing that God would bring all their actions to judgment.
“We request all Christians and indeed Kogites to get their PVCs ready and come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise for the parties of their choice.
“We demand that INEC and security agencies should carry out their duties without fear or favor and to ensure neutrality, protection of votes, lives, and property so as to make sure that every vote counts.
“We plead with all Kogites to conduct themselves in the most civil way by respecting one another and assisting INEC, electoral officers and security agencies to carry out their duties without interference.
“We advise that people should not take laws into their hands if there are infractions but to report to the appropriate authorities.
“CAN is a responsible spiritual and mature organisation which is working to get the best for the Christians and the people at large.
“All our members should be law abiding at all times. CAN is here for the interest of all Kogites.,” the chairman said.