The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised political parties against fielding candidates of same religion ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
In a statement on Friday in Abuja, CAN President, Samson Ayokunle, said same religion ticket of either Christian/Christian or Muslim/Muslim was capable of heating up the polity.
“There is already tension in the land because of insecurity. We equally want to advise that on presidency, a balance of religious practitioners be considered.
“We don’t want Christian/Christian ticket nor Muslim/Muslim ticket,” Mr Ayokunle said.
During the interactive session, the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, appreciated CAN’s efforts in the promotion of peace and unity across the country.
Mr Omo-Agege thanked the clergyman and called for more of such interaction, with a view to bridging the gap between the National Assembly and the Christian body.
(NAN)