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The
Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, has called for the
prosecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan for corruption.
The
Chairman of Lagos CAN, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, spoke in Lagos on Saturday
on the sideline of an interdenominational service.
While
fielding questions from journalists, Bamgbola applauded the ongoing war against
corruption in the country, adding that nobody should be spared.
When
asked about the stance of the group on the call for the prosecution of
Jonathan, he said, “What is wrong with it? A former President of Peru (Alberto
Fujimori) was jailed. Also, a popular prime minister of Israel (Ehud Olmert)
was jailed. If a nation puts you in a position of trust and you betray that
trust, you should go to jail no matter who you are. I have no sympathy for
anybody. Just make sure you get it right, and we get the facts right as well.”
He
lamented the corruption in the country, urging the President Muhammadu
Buhari-led administration to go after the looters and “put them where they
belong, so that we may have peace in this nation.”
The
guest speaker, Prof. Joseph Otubu, who spoke on the topic, ‘Great Faith, the
Antidote to Helplessness,’ urged the congregation to have faith in God and shun
corrupt acts.
The
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, appealed to CAN to support the
programmes of the state government.
While
quoting from 1 Corinthians 13:13, Ambode, who was represented by the
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Lola Akande, asked
members of the Christian body to embrace love and unity.
The
Senator representing Lagos-East Senatorial District, Gbenga Ashafa, commended
CAN for being consistent in organising the annual service, saying it would help
people in the country to have faith and the fear of God.
He
assured Nigerians that the senate would not cover up any shortcomings in the
2016 budget.
Ashafa
said, “The presidency will re-present the budget. I appeal to Nigerians to be
patient as everything will be to the benefit of the country.”
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