Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on muslim organisations to join CAN in demanding urgent action from the Tinubu-led government
Atiku made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday, as he threw his weight behind the concerns raised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over the worsening security situation in the country.
The former Vice President condemned President Bola Tinubu’s administration over what he described as “360-degree failure” on security in the country, accusing the President of failing to adequately address the security crisis in the country.
Atiku agreed with the communique issued by CAN following the 2026 National Church Leaders Summit, describing the Christian body’s position as consistent with his longstanding criticism of the Tinubu administration’s handling of security challenges.
His words; “I have just read the communique released by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) under the leadership of His Grace Archbishop Daniel Okoh from the 2026 National Church Leaders Summit, and I align with the concern and sympathies of the Church in Nigeria over the security of the lives of Nigerians.”
“The demand for a comprehensive review of the nation’s security architecture, enhanced intelligence gathering, stronger inter-agency cooperation, improved operational effectiveness, and greater accountability in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and violent crime, are all fully in line with my position on the failure of the Tinubu-led Federal Government.”
“It is encouraging for Nigerians to see Christians from various denominations and blocs unite in this spiritual wake-up call upon the political leadership to do better,” he stated.
“From the Catholic Secretariat to the Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (CPFN), the Organisation of African Instituted Churches to the TEKAN/ECWA and other Christian blocs in Nigeria, the declaration of a three-day period of national mourning should serve as moments of reflection for all political leaders, especially those in power with the responsibility to do better by Nigerians.”
“As insecurity ravages without concern for religious or ethnic differences, which have been made more glaring by the 360-degree failure of the incumbent government, I commend this noble effort to hold the ruling party accountable and encourage solidarity from all Nigerians in this regard,” he said.
“I enjoin other faith organisations, especially of the Muslim block to lend their voices to this wake-up call,” Atiku said.
“On behalf of the political opposition whom Tinubu has ignored as well as the Nigerian people, I urge Tinubu to listen to this urgent call from CAN and diligently ponder his courses of action beyond rhetoric, at least for his remaining months in office”.
CAN, in a communique issued after the National Church Denominational Leaders Summit, 2026, in Abuja, urged Nigerian leaders to prioritize the safety of Nigerians over political party interests and to ensure the release of kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers across the country.
CAN, in the communique issued by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, urged security forces to work hard to rescue everyone until all the victims are freed.
CAN is demanding the immediate and complete release of all schoolchildren, teachers, and other citizens who are currently being held captive by criminal groups throughout the country and calls on security agencies to intensify rescue efforts until every victim regains freedom.
CAN is asking political leaders, political parties, and people in public positions to put the safety of Nigerians first instead of focusing on political conflicts, heated words, and early election activities.
“They should focus the country’s efforts on bringing back peace, keeping citizens safe, and rebuilding trust in the government.”
Meanwhile, CAN has declared June 14 as black Sunday service across churches nationwide.
