The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has firmly denied allegations of internal division and the diversion of relief funds, describing the claims as “False, malicious, and deeply defamatory.”
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said there was “No split, no secession, and no division” within the association, dismissing reports of a North-South rift as baseless.
The Christian body also refuted claims that it received or mismanaged funds meant for persecuted Christians in Northern Nigeria, stating unequivocally that “No such funds have been received or diverted under any circumstance.”
He said: “We state, in the clearest possible terms: these allegations are entirely false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading.
“For the avoidance of doubt, CAN has neither received nor managed any such relief funds as alleged, and no funds have been diverted under any circumstance. The narrative being promoted is a fabrication, calculated to misinform the public, erode trust, and bring the Church into disrepute.
“CAN remains one united and indivisible body. There is no split, no secession, and no division within our structure. Any suggestion to the contrary is false and should be disregarded.*
CAN expressed particular concern over statements made by Rev. Isaac Omolehin, founder of Word Assembly Ministry in Ilorin, accusing him of spreading unverified claims capable of undermining church unity and national cohesion.
The association further criticised references made to prominent Christian leaders, including Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Bishop David Oyedepo, and Pastor William Kumuyi, warning that such remarks could mislead the faithful and inflame tensions.
Reaffirming its unity and commitment to accountability, CAN warned it would not tolerate the spread of falsehoods and issued a firm and final caution to those responsible.
“Failure to desist will compel the Association to take all necessary steps, including legal action, to protect its integrity,” the statement said.
CAN urged the public and media to disregard the allegations and rely only on verified information from its official channels.
