Between CAN, the people and the Government.

A showdown is imminent from the stance of the Federal Government on the proposed oil subsidy removal. The people on their part are also not relenting and they are unflinching despite promises of palliatives. Different associations, groups and bodies are taking their positions on this contentious issue.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) headed by Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has been in the news for one or two reasons recently. He recently said Nigerians should be allowed to carry guns so as to reduce this rate of insecurity. I wonder if carrying guns will curb that. Rather it will escalate the insecurity level. Just last week, the association threw its weight behind the proposed oil subsidy removal, arguing that the Federal Government must just convince Nigerians that the gains from the exercise will be judiciously managed for the benefit of the masses. He was represented by the secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Pastor Wale Adefarasin at a symposium on Christian unity.

Truly, I doubt if this is a true representation of Christians in Nigeria. I believe the masses who bears the brunt of previous subsidy removal and who will bear the brunt of the proposed one are unanimous in their total opposition of it.

This is a call for Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor to consult with the people before making pronouncements on issues that affect them.