Recall that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), which insisted that none of its representatives had attended the event, disowned the clergyman.
Additionally, it was claimed that the bishops were imposters who had been employed by the APC to demonstrate Christians’ support for the Muslim-Muslim ticket.
The bishops, however, have finally clarified their participation in the unveiling.
The clergymen informed media at a press conference on Monday in Abuja that they did not represent the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
The clerics under the auspices of the Muslim-Christian Love Foundation insisted that they never portrayed themselves as emissaries of CAN at the event.
The clergymen who noted that their churches have existed for several years named their congregations to include; “Christian Revival Evangelical Mission Worldwide of Apostle Godwin Livinus; the Divine Prophetic End Time Gospel Faith in Kubwa, Bishop Dr. Emeka Theodore; the Light House of all Nation Ministry of Bishop Emmanuel Sunday Jayeola.”
The Secretary of the group, Bishop Adams King explained that their identification with Senator Kashim Shettima and the APC was informed by his transformation of Borno State and even-handed management of social relations, including the protection of rights for all regardless of religion, whilst he was the Governor of the state.
They said: “These contributions and sincere commitment to the constitutional obligation to uphold the rights of all without prejudice or bias qualify Senator Shettima as a brother and an ally in their quest to promote peaceful inter-faith relations in the country.”
