No Go Ahead! Abia CAN Denies Any Authorization Of Statement Against Governor Otti’s Church Tax

No Go Ahead! Abia CAN Denies Any Authorization Of Statement Against Governor Otti’s Church Tax

The Abia State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has refuted allegations against Governor Alex Otti regarding a supposed tax imposed on churches within the state. According to  an online news outlet recently reported that Abia CAN.……CONTINUE READING 

had urged Otti to cease taxing religious institutions by reversing a state law requiring churches to pay for signage and billboards located outside their premises.

In response, the Christian Association clarified that it did not authorize any statement or correspondence for publication with Sahara Reporters. The denial came via a statement issued by the state chairman, Rev. Ojo Uduma, and the state secretary, Rev. Dr. Francis E. Okere, over the weekend. They called for the article to be retracted and for an apology to be issued.

The statement read, “We wish to inform the public that the Christian Association of Nigeria, Abia State chapter, did NOT send any letter to Sahara Reporters for publication and has not authorized anyone to make statements on our behalf.

“We demand the immediate retraction of the article published on Sahara Reporters on October 22, 2024, titled ‘Christian Association of Nigeria kicks as Governor Otti imposes signpost tax on Abia churches,’ along with a formal apology sent to the Abia State chapter of CAN through Sahara Reporters within 72 hours. Failing this, we will have no choice but to instruct our lawyers to pursue legal action for defamation of character against Sahara Reporters.

“Abia State CAN disassociates itself from any statements, whether printed or virtual, henceforth.”