CAN urges President Tinubu to respond to the recent crisis with a state of emergency declaration.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced a three-day period of national mourning. In a statement, the body also called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in response to the circumstances prompting the mourning.
The development places renewed attention on the nation’s current security and social concerns, reflecting the weight of recent events that have prompted CAN’s response.
As of now, the Presidency has not issued a public statement regarding CAN’s request. The situation continues to evolve.