Information reaching Viewpoint Nigeria says the President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle

BREAKING: Rev. Samson Ayokunle re-elected CAN President has been reelected as the President of CAN.

Rev. Ayokunle scored 55 votes to defeat his opponent, Rev. Dr. Revd. Dr Caleb Ahima who pulled 44 Votes.

In accordance with CAN’s Constitution Rev. Dr. Ahima automatically becomes the Vice President of CAN.

While Rev. Ayokunle is of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Ahima is the leader of TEKAN/ECWA Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Nigeria.

Most Revd. Matthew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese was the returning officer for the keenly contested poll.

Rev. Ayokunle was first elected CAN President for an initial tenure of three years in June 2016.
This victory gives him renewed mandate lasting till 2022.

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Rev. Samson Ayokunle Gets Re-elected as CAN President