Niger CAN suspends Secretary over insubordination, misrepresentation
From Yakubu Mustapha Minna
Niger State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has suspended its Secretary, Pastor Raphael Opawoye of the Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) over issues bordering on insubordination and smearing of the body.
According to a Letter of Suspension signed by the State Acting Secretary, Very Revd. Goodseed Ekeleme called for a replacement before the end of June this year.
The letter read in part: “since your nomination and confirmation as CAN Secretary, you have consistently acted contrary to our stated guidelines, often acting alone and without authorization from the executive body.
The letter also stated that the Secretary had severally concealed truth over issues, exhibited acts of insubordination, with total disregard of the constituted authority and with reckless abandon.
While disclosing that the actions of the Secretary have reflected CAN in the negative, the religious body said “after prayerful and careful deliberations, we have decided to suspend you from your role as Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Niger State chapter indefinitely with immediate effect.
Furthermore, the Body while saying it had notified the OAIC Bloc where the Secretary represents, urged them (OAIC) to send a replacement as soon as possible.
