Desire Emmanuel
A popular cleric, Prophet Isa El-Buba, on Thursday, expressed concern over how the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has responded to the allegation of killing of Christians in Nigeria, saying the situation is worrisome.
Prophet El-Buba disclosed this on his verified X handle, saying while the country is bleeding, the silence of those meant to speak for the church is quite worrisome.
According to him, CAN, once a moral force, now sounds more like a diplomatic committee than a prophetic voice, adding that when evil thrives and the righteous stay silent, that silence becomes a complicity.
He accused CAN of trading its its prophetic mandate for political relevance and that CAN no longer speaks for the church in the face of various attacks in the country..
He wrote: “The blood of believers demands courage, not courtesy. The shepherd’s role is to defend the flock, not dine with the wolves.
“For decades, Christians have been killed across the North, in Zangon-Kataf, Jos, Benue, and Southern Kaduna and yet CAN’s responses have been reduced to polished press statements instead of bold confrontation.
“The Church is weeping while CAN is whispering. The voice that should thunder against injustice now trembles in the corridors of power.
“When over 200 believers were massacred in Plateau in 2023, CAN’s silence spoke louder than its statement. That is not leadership; that is betrayal. The Church deserves watchmen, not public relations officers. “If CAN cannot stand for truth, then others must rise who will. Faith must move from consolation to confrontation, from sympathy to strategy. Heaven is counting not our words, but our works. “The age of polite religion is over. The Church must reclaim its voice, confront evil with truth, and lead with courage. Silence is no longer an option.”
