CAN Wing Battles To Clear Its Name From 1st Lady’s Bus Gift

Receiving vehicle gifts from the Office of the 1st Lady, Mrs Olufemi Tinubu, has dragged  an arm of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in  a desperate integrity battle.

It would have to convince many that it is not mortgaging Christian interests at the altar of pecuniary benefits by that seeming indiscretion.

Critics contend that the gift of 7 hybrid CNG 18-seater buses by the 1st Lady,, was politically motivated, in fact, tied to the 2027 general elections, but the direct  beneficiary of the generous gift, the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) argues otherwise.

Its National Chairman, Ambassador Belusochukwu Michael Enwere came up in defense  of its action during the group’s National Convention and the formal presentation of the hybrid buses held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja.

He said their election to accept the gifts was not a compromise, and that the gifts are not tied to the 2027 general elections.

“It is very important to note that these buses were not donated with any political intent or in connection with elections”, Ambassador Enwere stated in his defense.

“That was never the donor’s intention.

“Her Excellency made it clear that the purpose is to spread the gospel and make our work easier in our various zones, states, and communities, and that is exactly what we are doing,” he said.

Stressing his conviction that the 1st Lady had only demonstrated an act of support for evangelism, youth empowerment, and community development, he added:

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’“These buses are in good hands within the zonal structures.

“Each zone will ensure proper use and maintenance. The CNG buses are cost-effective and easy to use. If you don’t want to use petrol, you can use CNG, which is very affordable.

“You can fill up for not more than N3,000 or N4,000 and it will last up to seven hours,” he assured.

One of the buses, he added, would be for the national secretariat and 6 for zonal offices, and that this would enhance Christian mission work.

It is expected however, that many observers will come up with their differing perspectives on this controversial gift of 7 buses.