The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Abia State chapter on Tuesday inaugurated the Abia State 2023 Governorship Candidates Interface Organising Committee


In a press release Abia chairman of CAN, Dr Emmanuel Agomoh stated  that  the committee which will be chaired by  Apostle Chuks Alozie was remodelled to expand and build on the established Governorship Debate earlier organized by Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria for candidates vying for governorship positions in the State.

Excerpts from the  statement reads as follows:

The Christian Association of Nigeria Abia State Chapter Chairman His Eminence, Apostle General Dr. Emmanuel Otutubuike Agomoh has inaugurated THE ABIA STATE 2023 GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES INTERFACE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE at his Umuahia office.

Apostle General Dr. Emmanuel Otutubuike Agomoh said that this committee was remodelled to expand and build on the established GOVERNORSHIP DEBATE earlier organized by Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria for Candidates vying for Governorship positions in Abia State.

He stated that Church Leaders in Abia State met and reviewed the model and Christian Association of Nigeria Abia State Chapter will now in synergy with Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria and other blocs of CAN organize an Interface with the Eighteen (18) Governorship Candidates vying for the number one political seat of the state

He further explained that the Church Leaders reviewed the previous debates and adopted an interface approach, this of course, is to ensure that Candidates address at their individual liberty the cross-sections of Church leaders, professional bodies, NGOs and CSOs, wherein they will present their manifestos, in a more decent and matured manner to avoid unnecessary verbal attacks by Candidates on their opponents in a Debate Platform.


The Committee Members are as follows:


1. Apostle Dr. Chuks Alozie                                 –           CHAIRMAN


2. Engr Dr. Okechukwu E. Mgbeahuru             –     SECRETARY


Other Members are:


3. Mr. Oliver Onuoha                                              –           CSN


4. Elder Ukachi V. Uche                                        –           TEKAN/ECWA


5. Sp. Snr. Apostle  N. K. Amogu                        –           OAIC



6. Rev Fr. Dr. David Aguneri                                –           CSN


7. Apostle Dr. Graceman Iheanacho.    –           CPFN/PFN


While inaugurating the Committee Apostle General Dr. Emmanuel Otutubuike Agomoh, CAN Chairman Abia State charged the Committee to be transparent, objective and committed in the discharge of their duties.


He said that the Committee have the responsibility to reach out to all the Governorship Candidates in Abia State to ensure that they all participate and adhere to the timetable they will provide as guide line and also organize the Signing of the PEACE ACCORD by all Governorship Candidates.


He reiterated that CAN Abia State will appreciate that all Candidates avail themselves for this important electioneering event, adding that any Candidate who did not physically participate in the interface will be viewed as unserious.


Responding, the Chairman of the ABIA STATE 2023 GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES INTERFACE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE, Apostle Dr. Chuks Alozie on behalf of the committee members thanked the leadership of CAN for finding them worthy to serve the body of Christ in this magnitude.