The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) warns that no politician is “the Messiah” and cautions political actors against using Jesus Christ in partisan campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. CAN’s president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, says Christ is not a campaign slogan or a tool to attack or promote one politician over another.
The outlets report that the warning is directed at politicians and other public figures who may invoke religious language to gain political advantage. Vanguard and Daily Post Nigeria both describe the statement as part of CAN’s efforts to keep religion from being used for political confrontation in the run-up to the polls. Vanguard also notes that Archbishop Okoh frames Jesus as having no place as an electoral weapon against rivals. Daily Post Nigeria adds that CAN specifically mentions Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, among those cautioned.
Overall, both sources agree on CAN’s central message and its timing around the 2027 election period, with differences mainly in how they describe the warning’s recipients.
