APC Reacts To CAN’s Protests Over Killings

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has cautioned people in ‘positions of influence’ against utterances that could aid ethno-religious fracas.
The ruling party was reacting to the ‘prayer protests’ against rising killings, held by some churches on the instruction of the Christian Association of Nigeria in parts of the country last Sunday.
The party in a statement said “the commentaries that trail the menace of the Boko-Haram and other criminal elements is assuming a dangerous ethno-religious slant, unfortunately influenced by insensitive and selfish partisan narratives by shortsighted groups and individuals.”
The APC said the recent pattern of attacks by the Boko-Haram terrorists “is to pitch the Christian and Muslims against one another and should not be promoted by persons in ‘positions of influence and authority.’”
Some churches under the auspices of the CAN, last Sunday had a prayer walk in different states to protest against insecurity and the “inability of the government to protect Christians”.
The CAN made the call after the gruesome murder of Lawan Indimi, the chairman of the body in Michika Local Government in Nasarawa by Boko Haram terrorists.
Among the persons of influence that led the Sunday prayer walk was the General Overseer of the RCCG, Enoch Adeboye, in company of his church members.
This action has been welcomed by many Nigerians on social media.
The nation’s parliament, a few days ago, lamented the killings and also callled for the sack of the service chiefs.
Amidst the insecurity, the presidency has said Nigerians have reasons to be grateful as the security situation is better than it was before President Buhari assumed office.
“We know what the situation was as at 2015 and we know what it is today. Despite the reversals in security, it is still not as bad as it used to be in this country,” Femi Adesina, President Buhari’s spokesperson, said recently.
Although, the ruling APC condemned the killing, it insists that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is winning the war against the insurgency and insecurity across Nigeria.