2019 Elections: Coalition Of Christian Leaders And Groups Reject Buhari, Endorses Atiku(See Videos Inside)
- Gives Award To Ortom For Standing With His People
Ahead the 2019 general elections, coalition of Christians groups known as Coalition of Christian Groups for governace in Nigeria and Diaspora, had at a conference held at the Ecumenical Center in Abuja on the 14th February 2019, rejected Buhari/Osinbajo while they endorsed Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Dr. Peter Obi for the 2019 general elections.
In a communique issued after the conference, signed by 27 members of the coalition representing different groups listed so many reasons why it rejects President Buhari for the 2019 general election.
“While complimenting the role and efforts of the Nigerian Christian Elders forum, the Middle Belt forum, the Afenifere Elders and the Coalition of South-South Leadership, we hereby state our position unequivocally clear and without inhibition today Thursday 14th February, 2019, two days to the Presidential election.
On behalf of our networking partners and leaders who are also signatories to this communiqué, we have resolved to support and endorse the election of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Dr. Peter Obi as the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” part of the communique reads.
Commending Ortom it said; “We wish to use this medium to commend Christian politicians who stand with their people, promote democratic principles, social justice and the rule of law. Worthy of mention is governor Sam Ortom of Benue State.”
Read The Full Communique below:
THE TEXT OF A COMMUNIQUÉ AFTER THE CONFERENCE OF COALITION OF CHRISTIAN GROUPS FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA HELD AT THE ECUMENICAL CONFERENCE CENTRE ABUJA – NIGERIA TODAY, THURSDAY 14TH 2019
The network of Christians organizations for good governance in Nigeria and the diaspora have observed with dismay and a sad feeling of nostalgia the dismal performance of this administration under President Mohammadu Buhari.
Amongst the areas of obvious failure or total and deliberate neglect of Nigerians by this administration are the following;
1. Nepotism:- The presidency is indeed surrounded by the President’s Kinsmen as well as his appointment of key functionaries suspected to be having one form of relationship or the other to the President.
2. The Premature retirement of Christians and other qualified Nigerians as well as the one sided and half-hearted prosecution of the war against corruption.
3. The unfulfilled promises to decimate Boko Haram more than 4 years after taking oath of office and the non-release of Leah Sharibu as well as the remaining Dapchi and Chibok Girls. We wish to ask Mr. President; where is Leah Sharibu and the other abducted girls.
4. The lack of will and resolve to restrain or put to order the Fulani militia and other criminal elements.
5. The general level of poverty and unemployment as a result of non-performance in the economic sector.
6. The total neglect, non-inclusion and systematic persecution of Christians.
7. Policies that led to exclusiveness and resulting into divisiveness across regional and religious line as never before in Nigeria.
8. We are appalled at the systematic Islamization of Nigeria through Introducing Islamic Sharia compliant educational and after policies.
9. The unfortunate statement by a serving Senator from Bauchi State, that he is coming to senate to make Buhari a life President.
10. Nigeria and the International community should hold P.M.B responsible in the event of any crises associated to this election in view of his provocative and inciting statement at the presidential rally in Zamfara State.
11. C.A.N and other Christian organizations were denied opportunity to observe elections after being approved by I.N.E.C. A reference point is Nasarawa State.
12. The complete silence of President Buhari and A.P.C over the need for restructuring Nigeria.
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We wish to use this medium to commend Christian politicians who stand with their people, promote democratic principles, social justice and the rule of law. Worthy of mention is governor Sam Ortom of Benue State.
Fellow Nigerians, with recourse of the sliding of Nigeria to economic decline, further insecurity with the prevalent increase of Fulani militia, kidnap and armed robbery, the divisiveness of government, lack of adherence to rule of law and social justice, we have resolved to practically to restore Nigeria.
While complimenting the role and efforts of the Nigerian Christian Elders forum, the Middle Belt forum, the Afenifere Elders and the Coalition of South-South Leadership, we hereby state our position unequivocally clear and without inhibition today Thursday 14th February, 2019, two days to the Presidential election.
On behalf of our networking partners and leaders who are also signatories to this communiqué, we have resolved to support and endorse the election of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Dr. Peter Obi as the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
We wish all Nigerians happy elections and a bless Nigeria.
Engr. Daniel Kadzai
Conference Coordinator
S/N NAME CHURCH/ORGANISATION
1. Engr. Daniel Kadzai President (COCGGDN)
2. Revd. (Dr) Luke Shehu Conf. Sec. (Arewa Christians)
3. Pst. El-Dangana Soni Glory Life Int’l Church Kuje
4. Apostle Sunday Praise
5. Pastor Peace Musa
6. Rev. Joseph Audu Victory House Mega Church Kuje
7. Danid J. Audu
8. Rev. (Dr) Amanyi Okaja Victory House Abuja
9. Rev. Matthew M. Yunana EYN Church
10. Rev. Silas Adamu Sule
11. Barr. Inuwa Bulus Tula
12. Pastor Obadiah F. Pandiwa CRC-N Kabusa
13. Pastor Gedion Y Enosegwa CRC-N Waru
14. Chizozie Ojukwu A.G.C
15. Attah Matthew Samuel RCCG Fruitfulness Assembly
16. Pastor Joseph Jerome Youth Pastor (CRCN Kubwa)
17. Pastor Reginald Minimah Excellent way Church
18. Rev. Akoom Gbashi NKST Church
19 Rev. Solomon Dauda NKST Church
20 Pst. Anthony G. Ediagbenya Floonlight Assembly Int’l
21. EV Isah M. Ashuka CKCN Auta
22. Rev. Eze Chukwuebuka K. Anglican Youth Felloship
23. Capt. Murya Sunday The Boys Bridgate Nigera FCT
24. Pst. James Ayideji COR, Bwarai
25. E. Ahemba Living Faith Church
26. Evang. Endeason Maigona ERCC
27. Evang. Tovishede Celestial Church of Nigeria
