By Babalola Seyi
The Christian Association of Nigeria, or CAN, has warned all political parties and candidates that they must be prepared to accept the outcomes of the presidential and other elections, even if they do not favor them.
CAN also demand that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, take all necessary steps now to ensure that Nigerians have a credible, free, and fair election.
This was stated by CAN in a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh and made accessible to media in Abuja on Friday.
CAN made it clear that an election is not war and should be seen as a period of peaceful transition of power.
On security, the Christian body called on the authorities to put the necessary machinery in place, especially in communities vulnerable to attacks, and ensure that no citizen is disfranchised owing to the precarious security situation in parts of the country.
“[We] call on all the political parties and candidates seeking elective positions during the forthcoming general elections to accept the results of the polls in good faith in the interest of Nigerians and the unity of the country,” CAN stated.
