The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has rejected claims of internal division and alleged misappropriation of funds meant for persecuted Christians, describing the reports as false and misleading.
In a statement signed by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association dismissed suggestions of a North–South split within its ranks, as well as accusations that relief funds had been diverted.
CAN said the allegations were baseless and appeared designed to discredit the Church.
The association emphasized that it has neither received nor managed any such funds, insisting that no financial wrongdoing has taken place.
It described the claims as a deliberate attempt to undermine public trust.
Reaffirming its unity, CAN stated that it remains “one united and indivisible body,” and rejected any notion of internal division.
The group also criticised a prominent Ilorin-based clergyman for allegedly spreading the claims without evidence, warning that such actions could threaten national cohesion and church unity.
CAN further cautioned against the spread of unverified information, urging the public and the media to rely only on official communication from the association.
