CAN mourns passage of former president Sunday Mbang

By Albert Akota

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has mourned the passing of Dr. Sunday Mbang, who served as the former President of CAN and played a crucial role as the pioneer co-Chair of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC).

In a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) President, Archbishop Daniel

Okoh stated that the late Emeritus Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria was a great leader and a unifying force in the Nigerian Christian community, and his contributions to the growth and development of the Church in Nigeria will always be remembered.

The statement reads in full:

“Dr. Mbang was one of the most forthright and courageous faith leaders of our time who meant well for his country, Nigeria; thus, dedicated his life to the service of God and humanity. .

His commitment to the gospel of Christ and his unwavering dedication to the unity of all Nigerians irrespective of our diverse reality as a people will always be remembered as a shining example to follow.

“We extend our deepest condolences to his family, the Methodist Church Nigeria, and the entire Christian community in Nigeria. We pray that God will comfort and strengthen them during this difficult time.

“His Eminence, Dr. Sunday Mbang will be greatly missed, but his life and legacy which we celebrate will continue to inspire us to work for the peace and unity of our nation and the world at large.

“As we mourn the loss of this great leader, we are reminded of the words of Jesus in John 11:25-26: “I am the resurrection and the life.

May his soul rest in peace,” the statement further stated.

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

The National working Committee (NWC) of All Progressive Congress (APC) has set aside the purported expulsion of former Governor of Gombe State, Danjuma Goje, even as the party directs the state chapter of the party to stay action on disciplinary measures against party members.

A statement issued yesterday by the National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, said Goje remains a bonafide member of APC

“The attention of the National Headquarters of All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to ex Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Barr. Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, has predicted that APGA will win the governorship election in 2025, adding that he has what it takes to make it happen as state chairman of the party.

Obi-Okoye, who is a contender for the office of the State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Anambra state, recalled that as the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra state, he won all three senatorial seats in the 2003 National Assembly elections in Anambra state.

Obi-Okoye further disclosed that as the state chairman of the PDP, he midwifed the party to win 10 out of the 11 Federal House of Representatives Seats in Anambra state in the 2003 National Assembly elections.

According to him, as the state chairman of the PDP, he equally midwifed the party to clinch all the 30 seats in the State Assembly elections of 2003. He said the above feat would be re-enacted in 2025 if he becomes APGA chairman in Anambra state.

He said the incoming leadership of the party should understand the fundamental principles of the national leadership of the APGA in order to drive the party. He added that the state leadership must equally understand the positive disruptive endeavours of the present regime.

He said APGA has to be reengineered in many ways and the