By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Kaduna CAN Accuses El-Rufai Of Making “reckless” Statements
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Kaduna CAN Accuses El-Rufai Of Making “reckless” Statements

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: April 7, 2016
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

Nasir-El-Rufai2-2-1-1

The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to the State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, to desist from making “reckless” statements that could further divide the residents along religious and ethnic lines.

The governor, who had while featuring on a live Channels TV morning programme known as Sunrise Daily, stated that Muslims make up 70 per cent of the population in the state to Christians 30 per cent.

Angered by the governor’s assertion, the Christian body rejected the claim, adding that the governor’s statement has the tendency of splitting the people of the state along religious lines.

- Advertisement -

The Secretary of the CAN in Kaduna State, Rev. Sunday Ibrahim, who spoke to journalists disputed the governor’s claim, adding that statistics have shown that Christians even have the higher population in the state by five percent.

“It is very surprising to hear that coming out from the Governor. What I know is that there are data that could be made available to whoever that cares to see.

“We are very surprised that a leader could come out to say what he says because the Christian and Muslim population is about 50/50. Some data show that Christians are 55 per cent and Muslim are 45 per cent in terms of population.

“We are surprised that the governor could come out to say Muslims have 70 per cent population of Kaduna State while Christians have 30 per cent.

- Advertisement -

“He should have verified his fact before coming out to make the statement on a national television.

“We stand to say no to that very pronouncement from the governor. We don’t accept that to be true.”

“The statement by the governor has the tendency of further dividing the State along religious line. Such statements could bring ignite problems in the State. As a governor he should try to verify issue that are very sensitive before voicing it out to the public,” the CAN scribe said.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:canel rufaiKaduna
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article Dangote Plans $10m Tomatoes Production Plant In Kaduna
Next Article Nigeria to Buy Attack Helicopters From South Africa, Others – Buratai

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 4 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Super Eagles Rally to Draw Against Russia in International Friendly
Sport
Manchester United Raises Annual Core Profit Forecast to Between £180m and £190m After Europa League Boost
Sport
Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur Part Ways with Ange Postecoglou Despite Europa League Glory
Sport
Dangote Names Main Refinery Access Road “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road” in Honor of President
News
L-R: Ify Okoye, Digital Creator; Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Actress; Stella Erebor, Head Internal Audit, Nigerian Communications Commission; Emanuella Samuel, Comedienne/Actress, Sylvia Musalagani, Safety Policy Manager, Africa, Middle East & Turkey (AMET), Meta, and Nicole Chikwe, founder of The Mummy Summit, during the launch of Instagram teen accounts in Lagos on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Meta Launches Teen Accounts on Instagram in Nigeria to Enhance Online Safety for Young Users
Tech
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

News

President Tinubu and Top Officials Attend Eid-el-Kabir Prayers in Lagos, Emphasize Peace and Progress

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 6, 2025
International

Elon Musk’s Net Worth Plummets $34 Billion Amid Explosive Feud with Donald Trump

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 6, 2025
PoliticsTop stories

BREAKING: Akwa Ibom Governor Pastor Umo Eno Defects from PDP to APC in Strategic Political Shift

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 6, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?